Harvard Law School Research Guides
More detailed resources on legal history can be found in these research guides created by Harvard Law School Librarians:
- History of Legal Education
- Legal History: Continental Legal History
- Harvard Law School Historical & Special Collections
- Sources for Early American Legal History
- Research Guide for Federal Legislative HistoryTo find additional early congressional documents and sources for legislative history, please consult this research guide.
Reference Works
- Oxford International Encyclopedia of Legal History

- Spinelli's Law Librarian's Reference Shelf
Collects a number of works useful to historical legal research, including bibliographies of works from specific eras.
Other Online Research Guides
These guides from other law schools may be helpful when identifying resources. Links may be restricted, but we may have Harvard access to the databases. Check Harvard E-Resources for access.
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