Legal History

360 years of published U.S. court decisions freely available to the public online, in a consistent format, digitized from the collection of the Harvard Law Library.

From Professor Douglas Linder, famous trials throughout history are summarized with a list of supporting materials including documents and audio clips where available. From Socrates to George Zimmerman.

Images of the texts of more than 450 trial narratives printed in the United States or the United Kingdom from 1815 until 1914, includes trials for murder, rape, divorce, domestic violence, adultery, bigamy, breach of promise to marry and the custody of children.

The Avalon Project is a digital repository of important documents, including treaties, pertaining to law, history, economics, politics, diplomacy and government. Search by time frame or by subject. Contains links to original text and supporting publications about the subject.

Digitized collections, resources, and links from the Library of Congress.

Search federal judicial branch documents, case reporters, legal periodicals and treatises. Other searches available.

Search state-level judicial documents, case reporters, legal periodicals and treatises. Search one or more state. Other searches available.