Free OSCOLA Journal Referencing Generator
Generate accurate OSCOLA footnote references for law reviews and legal journal articles. Search by DOI, title, or author.
OSCOLA Journal Reference Format
Print Journal:
Author, 'Title' (Year) Volume Journal Abbreviation First Page
Online Journal:
Author, 'Title' (Year) Volume Journal First Page <URL> accessed Date
OSCOLA Journal Reference Examples
Journal Article
Footnote: 1.
Law Review Article
Footnote: 2.
Case Note
Footnote: 3.
Online Journal
Footnote: 4.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I reference a journal article in OSCOLA?
Use: Author, 'Title' (Year) Volume Journal Abbreviation First Page. Example: JD Smith, 'Tort Reform in England' (2024) 140 LQR 234.
Should I abbreviate journal names in OSCOLA?
Yes, OSCOLA uses standard legal journal abbreviations. For example, Law Quarterly Review becomes LQR, Modern Law Review becomes MLR, and Oxford Journal of Legal Studies becomes OJLS.
How do I reference an online-only journal in OSCOLA?
Include the URL and access date after the journal details. Example: JD Smith, 'Legal Tech' (2024) 5 Journal of Law & Technology 12 <https://example.com> accessed 15 January 2024.
How do I reference a case note in OSCOLA?
Format like a journal article. Example: Jane Doe, 'Case Comment: Smith v Jones' (2024) 83 CLJ 45.
How do I pinpoint a page in an OSCOLA journal reference?
Add the specific page after the first page number. Example: Smith (n 1) 240. In the first footnote, reference only the first page of the article.
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