Jenkins Law Library

read moreWant a book from our collection? We have staff in the library Monday through Friday and can pull whatever material you need for curbside pickup at 1801 Market Street from 10:00 am - 4:00 pm. In Center City we can also arrange to have a courier deliver the books right to you! To borrow material, . We're not just for Philadelphia lawyers. If you practice anywhere in Pennsylvania or New Jersey, we're your legal research experts. We offer a great print collection plus access to 20 remote online databases like Fastcase, HeinOnline, LexisNexis eBooks and PA Legal Forms.

read moreFounded in 1802 in a small room in Independence Hall in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, the Law Library Company of the City of Philadelphia was formed by a group of lawyers who set out to provide legal information for the growing law community in the City. Philadelphia's law library holds the prestigious position as America's first and oldest law library. Through several moves and name changes, the library adapted to changing times and the needs of its members. In 1967, its name was changed to The Theodore F. Jenkins Memorial Law Library Company, now known as the Jenkins Law Library.