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New Jersey Law Journal

The New Jersey State Library’s (NJSL) Law Library New Jersey Law Journal page features a historic legal periodical with digitized volumes dating back to 1878.

It provides researchers with access to early court decisions, commentary, and indexes, serving as a vital resource for understanding New Jersey’s legal history.


New Jersey Law Journal Indexes

Two indexes are also available online.


1878 Volume 1 – 1887 Volume 10


1888 Volume 11 – 1897 Volume 20


1898 Volume 21 – 1907 Volume 30


1908 Volume 31 – 1917 Volume 40


1918 Volume 41 – 1925 Volume 48


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