LexisNexis Guide : Legal Referencing

Correct legal referencing is an essential skill for students, academics and other legal writers. In this indispensable guide, the author explains the 'hows and whys' of good legal referencing and writing.

In this fifth edition, the author discusses how to cite legal and non-legal sources. The citation requirements of the fourth edition of the Australian Guide to Legal Citation are clearly explained. Additionally, 'how to' examples are provided together with a discussion of citation management systems.

Written to engage students as well as practitioners and other legal writers, this book supports early and ongoing learning on the importance of accurate legal referencing. The author discusses techniques to improve legal writing and referencing, providing many clear examples and exercises, with answers, to assist writers to identify and avoid plagiarism in legal or other writing.

Legal Referencing is an excellent ongoing resource for use throughout law studies and beyond.