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How to cite a journal in OSCOLA
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OSCOLA Journal Citation Format
Basic Journal Article:
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OSCOLA Journal Citation Examples
Standard Journal Article
First footnote: Richard Mullender, 'Parliamentary Sovereignty, the Constitution, and the Judiciary' (2024) 87 MLR 456, 460.
Subsequent: Mullender (n 1) 465.
Multiple Authors
First footnote: Paul Craig and Adam Tomkins, 'The Future of Judicial Review' (2023) 143 LQR 234, 240.
Subsequent: Craig and Tomkins (n 2) 245.
Online Article with DOI
First footnote: Alison L Young, 'Brexit and Parliamentary Sovereignty' (2024) 40 LS 123 <https://doi.org/10.1111/example> accessed 15 January 2024.
Subsequent: Young (n 3) 130.
Case Note
First footnote: Mark Elliott, 'Case Note: R (Miller) v Secretary of State' (2017) 76 CLJ 217, 220.
Subsequent: Elliott (n 4) 222.
Examples formatted in OSCOLA style
Common Law Journal Abbreviations
MLR
Modern Law Review
LQR
Law Quarterly Review
PL
Public Law
CLJ
Cambridge Law Journal
LS
Legal Studies
OJLS
Oxford Journal of Legal Studies
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I cite a journal article in OSCOLA?
Use the format: Author, 'Article Title' (Year) Volume Journal Abbreviation First Page. Example: Richard Mullender, 'Parliamentary Sovereignty' (2024) 87 MLR 456. No issue number is needed.
Do I need to include the issue number in OSCOLA journal citations?
No, OSCOLA does not require issue numbers. Only include the year, volume number, journal abbreviation, and first page. Example: (2024) 87 MLR 456.
How do I cite an online journal article in OSCOLA?
Format like a print article. Only add a URL if the article is not available in print or if a DOI is available. Example: Author, 'Title' (Year) Vol Journal First Page <https://doi.org/...> accessed 15 January 2024.
How do I abbreviate journal names in OSCOLA?
Use the Cardiff Index to Legal Abbreviations or the journal's own abbreviation. Common examples: MLR (Modern Law Review), LQR (Law Quarterly Review), PL (Public Law), CLJ (Cambridge Law Journal).
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