LibGuides: Law: OSCOLA Referencing for Law

Legal abbreviations

Cardiff Index to Legal Abbreviations
This web-based service 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. The database mainly covers law reports and law periodicals, but some legislative publications and major textbooks are also included.

OSCOLA Referencing

OSCOLA 5 - OSCOLA 5th edition - or OSCOLA 5 as it is being referred to - should be released late 2025. For this academic year (2024/25) Brunel Law School has approved the use of either 4th or 5th edition, i.e. the continued use of OSCOLA 4th edition or, when released, use of OSCOLA 5. Updated information on OSCOLA 5 will be updated here as and when available.

16 June 2025.

OSCOLA (4th edn) referencing style
Brunel Law School uses the OSCOLA referencing style.
This document demonstrates how to reference / cite resources such as law cases, legislation, books, journals and online sources in the OSCOLA style.
OSCOLA Citing International Law Sources
This document assists with citing international law sources. It was originally part of the 2006 OSCOLA edition. It remains in use since the OSCOLA (4th edn) does not cover international law sources.

OSCOLA Quick Reference Guide adapted
An embellished and updated version of the OSCOLA quick guide. Created by Claire Mazer, Academic Liaison Librarian (Law) - Brunel University London.

Brunel OSCOLA FAQs
Frequently asked questions about OSCOLA and responses collected from the Brunel LibAnswers 'Your Questions Answered' service. Periodically updated and reviewed.