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 - will be released around Christmas 2024. 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.

9 August 2024

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.

Contact Claire

Contact Claire

Claire Mazer

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Hello, I am Claire Mazer, the Academic Liaison Librarian for Brunel Law School and the Division of Politics & History (Department of SPS, including Criminology, MAISS and MPS - Policing).

I can help you with using the Library's print and online resources and queries regarding reading lists. I also help students with referencing (OSCOLA, Chicago and Harvard).

See the 'Claire at the LibSmart Point' box below to find out when I am duty at the enquiry desk, the LibSmart Point (floor 1, Library).

You can also email the Academic Services team for help: lib-academic@brunel.ac.uk.

Please note we do not offer a proof-reading service.