Association of Legal Writing Directors - ALWD Citation Manual - A Professional System of Citation (2nd Edition)

This remarkable reference earned its phenomenal popularity by clarifying and simplifying the citation process: 1) Written, designed, and edited by professionals, the ALWD Citation Manual draws on the expertise of Darby Dickerson, a leading authority on legal citation, and the Association of Legal Writing Directors. 2) By presenting one consistent logical system of citation for use with any type of legal document, the Manual avoids the confusion that results from employing discrete citation systems. 3) Its accessible and attractive format features a sensible organization, two-color design to flag key points visually, quick guides called "fast formats" for double-checking citations, sidebars providing pertinent information to help the user avoid common problems, and diagrams and charts to make information available at a glance.