Interactive Legal Citation Tutorial
A free online resource that allows learners to practice legal citation with interactive exercises. This tutorial complements the contents of this Guide. No log-in or registration is required:
The Importance of Legal Citation
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 the citation of:
- Cases
- Statutes, Regulations, and Indigenous Legislative Documents
- Books and Journal Articles
- Other Online Resources
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.