This article examines the secularization of law during the transition from the Ottoman Empire to the Republic of Türkiye, with a focus on journals as key platforms for debate and the dissemination of ideas. Legal reforms, central since the Tanzimat period, aimed to establish a secular legal system and reduce the influence of Sharia. Journals played a vital role in shaping public opinion, particularly during the Second Constitutional Period. While publications such as Ictihad supported reform efforts, others like Sebilürreşad were critical, reflecting broader ideological divisions. These discussions significantly influenced how Ottoman society perceived and negotiated the idea of a secular legal order. After the establishment of the Republic, debates over law continued, though with different emphases. The 1926 adoption of Western legal codes marked the near-complete replacement of Islamic law, posing adaptation challenges for a society long accustomed to Sharia-based norms, especially in civil law. During this era, journals were also expected to align with the official secular discourse. Although discussions on the relevance of Islamic law persist in Türkiye today, it holds no legal authority. The article analyzes this historical trajectory through a selected corpus of journal publications addressing legal modernization and secularization.