Law: Citation & Legal Writing

Identify legal abbreviations using these online and print sources:

In order to enable researchers to locate sources referred to in your written work, it is important to ensure that these sources are cited correctly. Law style/legal citation guides provide instructions and examples on how to create footnotes and bibliographies.

     Click HERE for cumulative updates to the 6th ed. (2017-20)

      Online: OSCOLA (4th ed); Quick Reference Guide

      Style guide for the Singapore Law Reports (2015 edition)
      Also known as the SLR Style Guide 2015. By Academy Publishing.

Online guides providing instructions on the use of the citation manuals listed above:

Suggested books on legal writing and the correct use of language for legal documents:

(* indicates local resources)