Legal Citation Style
The Bluebook: A Uniform System of Citation by 19th ed., Research Desk KF245 .B58 2010
Authoritative guide to the rules of legal citation for academic writing
The Greenbook: Texas Rules of Form by 12th ed.; Research Desk KFT 1275 .T4 2010
ALWD Citation Manual: A Professional System of Citation by 4th ed.; Research Desk KF245 .A45 2010
Prince's Dictionary of Legal Citations by 7th ed.; Research Desk KF246 .P73 2006
Manual on Usage and Style by 11th ed.; Research Desk KF250 .T48 2008
- Chicago Manual of Style Online This link opens in a new windowWhere the Bluebook rules do not address a particular question of citation or style, refer to the Chicago Manual of Style, 16th ed. Online version includes Q&A and manuscript preparation tools; print version available at Research Desk Z253 .U69 2010
The following resources about Chicago style may be of help, but always verify with the latest edition of the official style manual.
- Turabian Quick GuideUniv. of Chicago Press
- NoodleBib ExpressA free online citation builder for APA, MLA, and Chicago/Turabian styles; requires several preliminary steps to reach citation template
The following may be of help, but always verify with the latest edition of the official style manual.
- Basic Legal CitationAn online guide to legal citation by Peter Martin, provided through the Cornell University Law School Legal Information Institute.
- LexisNexis Academic Legal Citation FormatsWhen searching by citation in LexisNexis Academic database, use the precise format shown in this guide, including exact punctuation.
- Bieber's Dictionary of Legal Abbreviations5th ed. available online through NexisUni database
- Citation of Legal Electronic Database InformatiomPeter W. Martin, Introduction to Basic Legal Citation
About Legal Writing
The Legal Research and Writing Handbook5th ed.; Research Desk KF240 .Y45 2009
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