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Citation Resources: Legal Citations

If you need to cite a legal source, be sure to first consult the style guide assigned in your class (usually APA or MLA). The resources below can help you cite (or read citations for) materials that are beyond the scope of those guides.

The California Style Manual

California style manual : a handbook of legal style for California courts and lawyers book cover

In California, documents filed in state courts can use either the California Style Manual or The Bluebook: A Uniform System of Citation.

  • A copy of the California Style Manual: A Handbook of Legal Style for California Courts and Lawyers is available here.

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Suggested Websites & Other Resources

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If you need help reading/understanding citations, these resources will help: