Legal research relies very heavily on citation. In the first year of law school, citation focuses primarily on cases, statutes, articles and book citation. Accurate citation provides a road map that directs the reader to where to locate the law. As with actual road maps, users of citations depend on their accuracy.
This guide provides an introduction to how to cite the following types of materials according to the COAL Guide:
Under each of these headings, you will find an explanation and detailed breakdown of how to construct a citation, followed by a series of examples.
