If you are citing to a publicdomain citation whether an illinois opinion or a nonillinois opinion and including a pinpoint citation, rule iiia3 instructs you to pinpoint cite to the paragraph number. If this manual does not contain an example citation for the source you are citing, cite by analogy. You may also want to buy a copy of the book mastering the blue book or something similar to help you understand how to use this book. Uniform maine citations university of maine school of law. A uniform system of citation the blue bookfor citation forms in endnotes the elements of style by strunk and whitethe bible of the economical, careful writer note that blue book.
As with previous editions, this 20192020 edition is designed to be used in conjunction with the bluebook. As with any reference book, the bluebook becomes easier to use once you know where to find the information you need. It is important to note that many state courts and the. Quality standards council of the inspectors general on. Paralegal career for dummies, 2nd edition for dummies careereducation. A study of parts a, b, c, or e will show the proper form for the principal types of standards including a detailed explanation of how to write each section, from the title to the appendixes. Understanding and mastering the bluebook alwd companion.
Uniform system of citation, in its current 20th edition, presents a guide for lawyers for constructing legal citations, covering the format of citations from a variety of legal sources, including court cases, statutes, books, periodicals, electronic media, and international documents. The bluebook is the dominant style manual for legal citation in the united states. Welcome to the bluebook, the definitive style guide for legal citation in the. Jul 19, 2019 the bluepages contain condensed versions of the full rules and are intended to provide easytocomprehend guidance for. Sep 23, 2019 introduces a citation format for ebooks, stipulating that the print versions of books are authoritative, but that ebooks may be cited if they are the sole media through which the book is available. See the guides and tutorials section below for information on the structure of the bluebook citation system and guidance on how to apply its rules for legal citation. Citation format examples for footnotes general rules times new roman, size 10, 1 line spacing, justified. Unlike the remainder of the bluebook, which is designed in a style. Government auditing standards the yellow book 2018 quality standards for digital forensics 2012 quality standards for investigations 2011 quality standards for inspection and evaluation the blue book 2012 quality standards for federal offices of inspector general the silver book 2012.
The bluebook method is the most widely used legal citation system in the united states. Industry source of regional, categorized construction information and is available in print and online. The scope ofthe indigo books coverage is roughly equivalent tothe bluebooks bluepagesthat is,the indigo bookcovers legal citation for u. Welcome to the indigo booka free, creative commonsdedicated implementation of the bluebooks uniform system of citation. Government auditing standards the yellow book 2018 quality standards for digital forensics 2012 quality standards for investigations 2011 quality standards for inspection and. A manual or guidebook that prescribes the standard form of citation to be used in citing. The bluebook is a manual that codifies national citation standards in the legal field. Minnesota citation form if you are familiar with bluebook rules, minnesota citation form is very straightforward due to the lack of relevant local rules about citation. Pointbypoint, it is linked to the free citation guide, the indigo book. Major changes in the 20th edition bluebook 101 library. The term dates back to the 15th century, when large blue velvetcovered books were used for recordkeeping by the parliament of england. A uniform system of citation, prescribes the most commonly. A uniform system of citation edition 20 available in other format. There are lots of rules for legal citation, and bluebook is usually the choice of academic papers.
Minnesota courts do not require parallel citations, and they have expressed no preference as to whether to use bluebook or alwd manual citation format. Thats why the bluebookexists, and thats why delaware uniform citation exists. A uniform system of citation illinois jacob carpenter marquette university law school. There are a number of copies of the blue book, a uniform system of citation, 20th ed.
A study of parts a, b, c, or e will show the proper form for the principal types of standards including a. A uniform system of citation and the alwd guide to legal citation. The index is probably the most important part of the book. Aug 19, 2016 there are a number of copies of the blue book, a uniform system of citation, 20th ed. Ignorance of the rules is not an acceptable excuse for taking actions contrary to the regulation. California style manual for many years, the california style manual has served as the official guide for styling citations to legal materials in documents filed with state courts in. Bluebook citation school of justice studies rasguides. Bluebook rules will be denoted as and new jersey bbr. The bluebook a uniform system of citation nineteenth edition. Statutes bluebook legal citation tarlton law library at. Statutes bluebook legal citation tarlton law library. Bluebook wex us law lii legal information institute. Blue book harvard blue book uniform system of citation. The supreme court adopted a broad reading of the commerce clause during the new deal, see wickard v.
Unlike the remainder of the bluebook, which is designed in a style and at a level of complexity commensurate with the needs of the law journal publication process, the bluepages provide easytocomprehend guidance for the everyday citation needs of firstyear law. International law sources law legal citation guide. Supreme court have their own citation system in place, but most universities adhere to bluebook citation systems. Pt 2 contains more complex rules of citation style required for law. It was most recently revised in october of 2019 to update the links to state rules and. In case the book is being published by more than one publishing. A uniform system of citation and the alwd guide to legal.
Bluebook layout bluebook guide guides at georgetown law. Generations of law students, lawyers, scholars, judges, and other legal professionals have relied on the bluebooks unique system of citation in their writing. The full citation should permit the reader to identify and locate the source and easily find the to relevant information within the source. As has been true of all editions released since 2010, it is also indexed to the the bluebook and the alwd guide. Basic layout bluebook 101 library guides at university. Find out exactly what this legal citation system is, how to format it correctly and. Uniform system of citation, in its current 20th edition, presents a guide for lawyers for constructing legal citations, covering the format of citations from a variety of legal sources. Importantly, however, it documents the many respects in which contemporary legal writing. The intent and purpose of this blue book hereinafter pamphlet is to educate and instill upon all service members of eighth army the basic standards for individual discipline. Just as soldiers before you trained to serve and protect our nation, this book will help you to learn, train and perform the tasks required of you to. Introduces a citation format for ebooks, stipulating that the print versions of books are authoritative, but that ebooks may be cited if they are the sole media through which the. Originally published in 1926, it is periodically updated to reflect new types of authorities cited in legal text. Apr 06, 2012 see also citation manual, parallel citation, mediumneutral citation. Includes information about reading and writing legal citations compiled by the trial court law libraries.
Basic legal research, tools and strategies blue book. This manual is the basic textbook for anyone writing an astm standard. A manual or guidebook that prescribes the standard form of citation to be used in citing authorities in legal writing. A description of the bluebooks structure of rules and tables additional to the one. The bluepages, the lightblue pages at the front of the 18th edition of the.
The bluepages, twentieth edition, is a howto guide providing easytocomprehend instruction for the everyday citation needs of firstyear law students, summer associates, law clerks, practicing lawyers, and other legal professionals. Rules 19 establish general standards of citation and style for all forms of legal. Introduction to legal citation legal citation libguides. Effective january 1, 2008, however, california rule of court, rule 1.
In a diverse and rapidly changing legal profession, the bluebook continues to provide a systematic method by which members of the profession communicate important information to one another about the sources and legal authorities upon. A guide for students and practitioners legal citation, third edition. Pt 1, the bluepages, is a basic guide to legal citation designed for practicing legal professionals and 1ls. It informs students how to cite all types of law documents. Nov, 2019 the bluebook is the dominant style manual for legal citation in the united states. Only finish a citation clause with a period if it is the last clause in a sentence. The bluebook offers a uniform system of citation which is standardized for most law essays in college. Search the blue book online and you will find over 800,000 company listings.
The first time that a citation is given, the full citation for that particular source should be used. The next section is the full rules on citation and style. Chicago manual of style 16th edition full note american psychological association 6th edition. Pt 2 contains more complex rules of citation style required for law journals and other legal scholarship. The new jersey manual on style sets standards for the formatting and presentation of judicial opinions. California style manual for many years, the california style manual has served as the official guide for styling citations to legal materials in documents filed with state courts in california. Scan your paper for grammar mistakes and catch unintentional plagiarism. The bluebook contains rules that prescribe how to cite a variety of legal documents. There are currently twentyone rules on the basic standards of citation and how to cite specific legal documents.
A professional system of citation published by the alws association of legal writing directors. In case the book is being published by more than one publishing house, write the. The indigo bookisnt the same asthe bluebook, but it does implement the same uniform system of citation thatthe bluebookdoes. Use this version of the blue book on the journey on which you are about to undertake. See the guides and tutorials section below for information. Generally, the given differences may be described as the white pages vs. It is important to note that many state courts and the u. The bluebook of legal citation is a must have for every law student because lawyers are crazy and have to have a crazy way of citing everything. Bluebook citation is the most commonly used legal citation system for law students in the us.
Bluebook layout bluebook guide guides at georgetown. The bluebook consists of four main sections the first. However, the following are rules and examples for other types of legal documents that many firstyear law students may need to cite in addition to cases and statutes. There are too many rules for this introductory guide to cover. Designed as an alternative to the bluebook, the maroonbook, as this manual is commonly called, offers a simple, malleable framework for citation. The chicago manual of style points to the bluebook. Basic layout bluebook 101 library guides at university of. It was most recently revised in october of 2019 to update the links to state rules and several other external resources. The indigo book was compiled by a team of students.
When sources talk about parallel citations, they mean. Oh, but the lawyers and law students who write and organize the bluebook obviously have no idea how to write a reference manual so it is actually useful. Generations of law students, lawyers, scholars, judges, and other legal professionals have relied on the bluebooks unique. A uniform system of citation and alwd guide to legal citation. See also citation manual, parallel citation, mediumneutral citation. The term dates back to the 15th century, when large blue velvetcovered books. A uniform system of citation, 2015 edition the bluebook. Just remember that between the 18th and 20th edition, a lot has changed. Bluebook formatting is a uniform system of citation for legal text. If you include a parallel citation to a print source, you are not to include a pinpoint citation for that print source. A blue book or bluebook is an almanac, buyers guide or other compilation of statistics and information. The examples used throughout the bluepages employ simple typeface conventions common in the legal profession. The process of editing legal text to conform to these standards is sometimes referred to as bluebooking. A uniform system of citation, 20th edition the bluebook.
If possible, you should cite to the current official code or the supplement. Phillips, legal research exercises following the bluebook. A uniform system of citation, a style guide, prescribes the most widely used legal citation system in the united states. A uniform system of citation, 20th edition 9788925598376. Provides an overview of the basic rules of legal citation in both the bluebook. The most current version of uniform maine citations, 20192020 edition is available in pdf format. Pt 1, the bluepages, is a basic guide to legal citation designed for. For additional citation guidance, consult the selective listing of sources provided on the introductory page of this legal citation guide. The manual may be useful to those preparing appellate briefs. A uniform system of citation revised 12th revised ed.