New York State Bar Association
1876 The rise of formally organized bar associations in the second half of the nineteenth century was an integral development in the history of … More New York State Bar Association »
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New York City Bar Association
1870 The rise of formally organized bar associations in the second half of the nineteenth century was an integral development in the history of … More New York City Bar Association »
The Tombs (1838-1902) (1902-1941) and the Tombs Angel, Rebecca Salome Foster (1848-1902)
Origins of “The Tombs” In 1838 construction was completed on a massive granite building housing the Court of Special Sessions, the Police Court and … More The Tombs (1838-1902) (1902-1941) and the Tombs Angel, Rebecca Salome Foster (1848-1902) »
Emergence of Law Schools in New York State
The roots of American legal education go back to fourteenth century England and the Inns of Court established in London as academic residences where … More Emergence of Law Schools in New York State »
The Judiciary Commission of 1890
In 1886, as the Court of Appeals’ calendar problems grew more urgent, New Yorkers at the polls overwhelmingly approved the call for a new … More The Judiciary Commission of 1890 »
A New Judicial System: The Judiciary Article of 1869 and the Court of Appeals of 1870
The Constitution of 1846 had established a statewide Court of Appeals and divided the intermediate appellate courts into eight districts. The Court of Appeals … More A New Judicial System: The Judiciary Article of 1869 and the Court of Appeals of 1870 »