American Legal History
A guide to help researchers begin finding primary law and secondary sources on American Legal History
Other Research Guides
- Legal History on the WebDuke Law School
Robust annotated guide to legal history of the world. This could guide you to other sources not included in this guide. - Legal History ProjectCreated by Peter Hansen, includes directories of societies, programs, and online resources related to legal history.
- Reading, Writing and Researching for HistoryProfessor Patrick Rael
This guide discusses the essential tasks involved in doing history: reading (primary and secondary sources), analyzing and making historical arguments, research, structuring your paper, writing your paper, working with sources, editing and evaluation, and the writing model (a section of "road map" examples).
Law Journals
Looking through old copies of legal history law journals can show you articles that scholars have written in the past. This can help you in finding a topic, or help you find sources that you would not have found on your own.
- American Journal of Legal HistoryTemple University (1957-2016)
Oxford University Press (2016-present)
Publishes articles on all facets and periods of legal history with its focus on American Legal History.
Access via EBSCO. Local and Remote for NSU only. - Law and History ReviewPublished by the American Society for Legal History.
The leading legal history journal.
Access via Hein Online.
Local and Remote for NSU only. - Journal of Supreme Court HistorySupreme Court Historical Society
The journal is dedicated to the collection and preservation of the history of the Supreme Court of the United States.
Access via Hein Online
Local and Remote for NSU College of Law only. - Oxford JournalsFull text journals from Oxford University Press
Access via Oxford Journals
Local for all. Remote for NSU.
Organizations
History Organizations can be a good place to see what the current focus of the profession is on. They often also have publications and free resources on their websites that can typically be trusted.
- American Historical AssociationFounded in 1884 and incorporated by Congress in 1889 for the promotion of historical studies. Website houses many digital history resources.
- American Society for Legal HistoryFounded in 1956 to foster interdisciplinary scholarship and teaching. Website includes many digital resources and publications.
- Organizations of American HistoriansThe largest professional society dedicated to the teaching and study of American history. Their website has various publications and resources.
Books
- A Companion to American Legal HistoryEdited by Sally E. Hadden and Alfred L. Brophy
Access via Ebook Central
Local and Remote for NSU only.