Java libraries under the GPL

If the java library for the GPL is delivered as .jar, is it possible to legally implement proprietary projects with this .jar in their distribution of applications and use classes from it?

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Only if the proprietary project is also open source. However, the LGPL license allows you to do this.

In the case of a dynamically linked file, such as a JAR file, there are different opinions about the GPL. Therefore, if you are happy with a less decisive answer, the answer to your question is "possible." If you cannot afford expensive lawyers and you have a lot of time to hand, I suggest you stick to the initial answer "no."

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