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Understanding the Rules of Legal Citations

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nThis teleconference will make you more conversant in the language of legal citation and more agile in navigating the Bluebook. Communicating effectively in the legal field requires that citations to legal authority follow a uniform citation format. Readers of legal prose must be given the research coordinates to locate any authority that is used to support legal propositions. Beyond the competency communicated by technically correct citations, effective use of citations can also be used as a persuasive communicative tool to direct a reader's attention to the salient portions of cited authorities and influence how the reader interprets the authority. The Bluebook, A Uniform System of Citation, published by the Harvard Law Review Association, provides the most widely used, though not exclusive, citation format used in the United States. This teleconference will explore the ins and outs of the Bluebook's citation system, with a focus on understanding the purposes behind the citation rules as well as the mechanics of correct citation format. Although materials will be provided, we recommend that you bring a copy of the Bluebook for reference during the teleconference.
Related Awards, Degrees or Certifications: ,CLE (Please check the Detailed Credit Information page for states that have already been approved) ,NALA ,NFPA ,Paralegals ,Add
This is primarily teleseminar training
instructor led trainingThis class may be available at a classroom in Milwaukee, WI,
Duration:1 days
Training Presented in:English
Training Provided by Lorman Education Services
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Understanding the Rules of Legal Citations
Agenda

  1. Overview of Legal Citation
    1. Choosing a Uniform System of Citation
    2. Know Your Local Rules
  2. Navigating the Bluebook
    1. Overview of the Bluebook
    2. The Blue Pages: Citation Formats for Law Review vs. Court Documents and Legal Memorandums
    3. Changes in the Latest Bluebook Edition
    4. Typeface, Spacing and Other Helpful Rules
  3. Anatomy of a Citation to Legal Authority
    1. The Case Site
    2. Parallel and Pinpoint Citations
    3. Citing to Statutes and Regulations
    4. Citing to Administrative Materials
    5. Citing to Court Documents
    6. Citing to Secondary Sources
  4. Advanced Citation Rules and Techniques
    1. Introductory Signals
    2. Explanatory Parentheticals
    3. Short Citation Forms
    4. Prior and Subsequent History
About The Training Provider: Lorman Education Services
Lorman Education Services - Lorman Education is dedicated to providing cost-effective training opportunities that meet the needs of our members and enhance their skills, knowledge, and competencies. Please use Priority Code 16175 when registering. Lorman Education Services began offering continuing education seminars in 1987. Lorman Education is dedicated to providing cost-effective training opportunities that...
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