If cite checking, pulling sources, or researching in secondary sources, you may find confusing abbreviations used in the footnotes. Use the following selected resources to help you identify the sources being abbreviated.
The Bluebook
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The Bluebook provides the comprehensive standardized citation for the legal profession in the United States.
Prince's Dictionary of Legal Abbreviations
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Generally the go-to source for American legal abbreviations, although it covers more.
Cardiff Index to Legal Abbreviations
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This database allows you to search for the meaning of abbreviations for English language legal publications, from the British Isles, the Commonwealth and the United States, including those covering international and comparative law.
Guide to Foreign and International Legal Citations
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Created by the Journal of International Law and Politics at New York University, The Guide to Foreign and International Legal Citations is the most comprehensive source for international citations rules.
Index to legal citations and abbreviations
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Covers abbreviations used in the United Kingdom, the Commonwealth, Europe, and the United States.
Latin American Legal Abbreviations
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This first comprehensive letter by letter dictionary of Latin American legal abbreviations includes abbreviations for government agencies, organizations, periodicals, and other publications relating to law. All entries are translated from Spanish and Portuguese into English.
Noble's revised international guide to the law reports
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Covers U.S., U.K., and international reporters.
World Dictionary of Legal Abbreviations
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This four volume set provides the definitions of common and civil law terms, with translations. Arranged by language group, by country, by subject.
