The Society presents achievement awards to distinguished historians whose scholarship has shaped the discipline of legal history. In addition, the Society also honors members for extraordinary and sustained volunteer service.

  • Honorary Fellows

    Criteria

    Recognizes distinguished historians whose scholarship has shaped the discipline of legal history.

    Amount

    Recognition

    Deadline

    February 9, 2026

    Election as an Honorary Fellow of the American Society for Legal History is the highest honor the Society can confer. It recognizes distinguished historians whose scholarship has shaped the broad discipline of legal history and influenced the work of others. Honorary Fellows are the scholars we admire, whom we aspire to emulate, and on whose shoulders we stand. Learn More

  • Craig Joyce Medal

    Criteria

    Extraordinary and sustained volunteer service to the Society.

    Amount

    Recognition

    Deadline

    N/A

    The Society depends on the volunteer labors of its members. It is fortunate in the number of its members who are willing to join in the business of the Society, which is to foster scholarship and teaching in the broad field of legal history. Learn More
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The ASLH supports our members in many ways, including offering a variety of awards and fellowships, and funding of proposals and projects. In many ways, including offering a variety of awards and fellowships.

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