Free AGLC Citation Generator
AGLC 4th edition is the standard legal citation format for Australian law schools and publications. CiteMe generates AGLC footnotes and references automatically from scholarly databases — search by case name, DOI, or topic for formatted legal citations in seconds.
How to use the AGLC citation generator
Search your source in AGLC
Enter a title, DOI, URL, ISBN, or author name to find the right source in real academic databases.
Verify the metadata
Check author names, year, title, and source details before copying the final citation.
Copy the citation and in-text format
Get the full AGLC reference plus the matching in-text citation or footnote format instantly.
Why Use Our AGLC Citation Generator?
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AGLC 4th Edition
Formatted according to AGLC 4th edition rules for Australian legal citations.
Footnote Style
Proper footnote formatting with pinpoint references and subsequent citation rules.
Export Options
Copy formatted citations or export to BibTeX/RIS for use with Zotero, Mendeley, EndNote, and other reference managers.
AGLC Citation Examples
Case
In-text: 1
Journal Article
In-text: 2
Examples in AGLC 4th Edition
AGLC Footnote Citations
First Citation
Full citation in footnote:
¹ Smith (n 2) 130.Subsequent
Shortened form:
² Ibid 135.Frequently Asked Questions
What is AGLC?
AGLC (Australian Guide to Legal Citation) is the standard citation format for Australian legal publications. Currently in its 4th edition.
Is this generator free?
Yes! CiteMe offers free AGLC citations.
How is AGLC different from OSCOLA?
AGLC is the Australian standard; OSCOLA is the UK standard. Both use footnotes but differ in formatting conventions for case law and legislation.
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