Legal Research Guide

When lawyers present legal arguments and judges write opinions, they cite the authority used as a basis for their opinion/argument. These citations must follow a specific format using the technical language of legal citation. This website provides examples of legal citation formats ranging from Judicial Opinions to citing references in a law journal. The resource is provided courtesy of Cornell Law School's Legal Information Institute.

This is a citation guide created by Rasmussen College. The commonly used citation manual for legal resources is the Blue Book. Should you not find a template of what you are trying to cite in this guide, please consult the Blue Book.