Legal Reference Sources

About Legal Citations

Not sure how to cite laws and cases? These resources show you exactly how to cite cases, statutes, regulations, and more. Start with Bluebook or ALWD for U.S. legal citation, then use the Michigan manual for state-specific details.

Legal Citation Styles

These resources will help you cite cases, statutes, and other legal materials.”

Creating Citations Tip

Wondering how to create the section symbol – § – in Microsoft Word™ or Google Docs?

1. Position your cursor where you want to insert §.

2. While holding down the <alt> key, type in 0167 on the number pad.

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