ALWD Guide to Legal Citation

The ALWD Guide to Legal Citation is a standard reference used by legal professionals and students to ensure consistent and accurate formatting of legal references and citations in documents such as court filings, law reviews, and scholarly articles. It provides rules for citing cases, statutes, books, articles, and other legal sources, promoting clarity and precision in legal writing. The guide helps readers easily locate referenced information, maintaining professionalism and uniformity across legal communications. Essentially, it’s a detailed instruction manual for correctly citing legal materials in a clear and standardized way.