Legal Research and Writing Guide: Legal (Bluebook) Citation

Originally created for a course, anyone can use this video to learn how to use the Bluebook. 21st editon update: Use Tables 5-16 for abbreviations.

Hints on how to use the 21st edition of The Bluebook: A Uniform System of Citation.

Cornell University's highly credible legal citation resource by Peter W. Martin

This is the official Bluebook website. The online 21st edition is available for purchase here. You may also purchase the Bluebook in print.

This link is to the Georgetown University Law Library's Guide to using the Bluebook.This guide contains both diagrams and videos on how to cite cases, statutes and other legal resources.