Citations are a necessary evil. In the scholarly legal world, we generally use Bluebook citation format. To the left you have a list of books and guides that can help you master the Bluebook. Here are a few additional tips:
- The golden rule for citing is that a reader should be able to locate the source with the provide information in a reasonable amount of time.
- Use the index to the Bluebook to help locate an appropriate rule.
- If you are writing for a known journal and questions arise, consult the citation guide or ask an editor for guidance on citing the source.
- If you are having trouble citing a source, run a search in an legal article database to locate a reputable journal and see how that journal cited it.
- Visit a reference librarian for help.
