A comprehensive collection of works exploring the history of the Law Academy of Philadelphia, compiled by editor Dr. Joel Fishman.
ABOUT THE DATABASE
In Pennsylvania, legal education has a long, varied history. The Law Academy of Philadelphia, established in 1821 by leading Philadelphia lawyer Stephen Du Ponceau, was one of the earliest educational institutions in the United States for law-related education, teaching law students and junior members of the bar the art of moot courts. Eventually, the professional bar of Philadelphia developed one of the best reputations in the country (“the Philadelphia lawyer”).
The Law Academy Project aims to explore the Academy’s history from its beginnings to the mid-twentieth century. Within the database, users will find biographies of the Academy’s leading officers; course pamphlets; annual addresses from noted local, national, and international law experts; as well as other shorter pieces relating to the Academy.
OVERVIEW OF THE CONTENT INCLUDED
Pamphlets
Each year, Law Academy students were assigned different cases representing the plaintiff or defendant. View the Argument List pamphlets published from these assignments beginning in 1855.
Related Titles
The Editor has also included various shorter pieces related to the Academy, covering topics such as the bench and bar of Philadelphia, history of the Pennsylvania judiciary, law schools, legal bibliography, and more.
Editor’s Picks
While browsing, users will notice gold stars, denoting the titles which editor Dr. Joel Fishman considers to be most important. These 20+ “Editor’s Picks” provide a detailed description of the publication and an analysis of its importance to the Law Academy’s history.
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