legal citation styles

Legal citation styles are standardized formats used to reference legal documents, cases, statutes, and scholarly articles, ensuring clarity and consistency in legal writing. They specify how to identify sources precisely, including details like case names, dates, court decisions, and publication information. Different jurisdictions or legal publications may follow specific styles, such as the Bluebook in the U.S. or OSCOLA in the U.K. Understanding these conventions helps readers locate original sources efficiently, verify information, and maintain professional credibility in legal communication.