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Citing the law
Legal citation is the method lawyers use to refer to the various materials used in their writing.
The kinds of materials that lawyers use range widely, but they can be grouped into two basic types: primary sources and secondary sources. Primary sources are those which constitute “the law” — cases decided by the courts and legislation made by parliament. Secondary sources are all the other materials lawyers might use — ranging from books and journal articles to newspaper reports, parliamentary debates and government reports. Good legal citation will identify for the reader just what material is being discussed or used by the writer. It is essential for lawyers and law students to do this properly. Fortunately, it is a simple and easy-to-learn skill.
The menu on the left provides examples of how to cite various types of materials, using the Australian Guide to Legal Citation, 2nd edn. For further guidance, consult the Australian Guide to Legal Citation.
Use the quiz questions to test your knowledge of how to cite correctly.
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Citing the law: AGLC2