OSCOLA: The Oxford University Standard for Citation of Legal Authorities

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Dr James Goudkamp (University of Oxford, UK) Donal Nolan (University of Oxford, UK)

OSCOLA

Name: OSCOLA
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ISBN: 9781509973699

The Oxford University Standard for Citation of Legal Authorities

Dr James Goudkamp (University of Oxford, UK), Donal Nolan (University of Oxford, UK)

$29.99

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Hart Publishing
23 April 2026

Writing & editing guides; Legal skills & practice

The Oxford University Standard for the Citation of Legal Authorities (OSCOLA) is the essential guide to legal citation.

There are two golden rules for the citation of legal authorities. One is consistency. The other is consideration for the reader. Legal writing is more persuasive when the author refers to legal materials in a clear, consistent and familiar way. When it is easy to identify and to find the author’s sources, it becomes easier for the reader to follow the argument. OSCOLA is designed to help the author to achieve consistency and to make life easier for the reader

The fifth edition of OSCOLA has been comprehensively revised and updated and now incorporates guidance on legal citation in the field of public international law. It also provides guidance concerning new sources such as output from generative AI.

Edited by: Dr James Goudkamp (University of Oxford UK), Donal Nolan (University of Oxford, UK)
Imprint: Hart Publishing
Country of Publication: United Kingdom
Edition: 5th edition
Dimensions: Height: 232mm, Width: 160mm, Spine: 6mm
Weight: 153g
ISBN: 9781509973699
ISBN 10: 1509973699
Pages: 84
Publication Date: 23 April 2026
Audience: Professional and scholarly , College/higher education , Undergraduate , Primary
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Forthcoming

James Goudkamp is Professor of the Law of Obligations at the University of Oxford, UK.