LibGuides: MLA Citation Guide (9th Edition): Legal Resources

Legal Citations

Because of the complexity of legal citations, MLA follows a legal citation style guide for citing sources such as legislation and case law. Legal citations in your Works Cited list will look significantly different from other material that you may cite.

The MLA Style Center provides helpful guidance on this topic. See:

Documenting Legal Works in MLA Style
This article discusses the differences between legal style and MLA style, and gives guidance and examples for some commonly cited legal sources, including: United States Supreme Court Decisions; United States Supreme Court Dissenting Opinions; Federal Statutes (United States Code); Public Laws; Federal Appeals Court Decisions; Federal Bills; Hearings; Executive Orders; State Court of Appeals, Unpublished Decisions; State Senate Bills; Constitutions; Treaties; and International Governing Bodies.