University Libraries: Legal Research Intro: Citations

How to Cite

Citation Style

Below are tutorials on how to get the citation from the two main databases: Nexis Uni and YUFind.

Note that when prompted to choose a specific style--from these or any database, choose APA.

Nexis Uni™ Citation Tool Tutorial
YUFind/EBSCOhost Citation Tool Tutorial
Use this for references found in YUFind or anywhere on the EBSCOhost platform (internet address bar).

Deciphering Citations

A legal citation references a specific legal resource such as a statute, legal case, or law journal article, and typically includes the volume number, name of resource, and page or section number. See examples below.

Statutory law

Citation: 42 U.S.C. § 2000b

Translation: Title (volume) 42 of the United States Code section 2000b.

Case law

Citation: Kriescher v. Fox Hills Golf Resort 384 F. 3d 912

Translation: Case name Kriescher v. Fox Hills Golf Resort, found in volume 384 of the Federal Reporter, 3rd series, starting on page 912

Law Review Article

Citation: 12 Marq. Sports L. Rev. 347

Translation: Volume 12 of the Marquette Sports Law Review, starting on page 347.