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Free OSCOLA Citation Generator

The standard legal citation style for UK law schools and journals

About OSCOLA Style

Oxford University Standard for the Citation of Legal Authorities is a widely used citation style that follows the footnotes citation system. In-text citations use the Footnotes with case and legislation citations format, and sources are compiled in a Bibliography at the end of the paper. The current version is the 4th edition. OSCOLA is commonly adopted in Law, Legal Studies, Jurisprudence.

Key Features

Citation System
Footnotes
In-Text Format
Footnotes with case and legislation citations
Reference List Name
Bibliography
Edition
4th edition
Fields
Law, Legal Studies, Jurisprudence

How to Use Our OSCOLA Generator

  1. Paste your source identifier — enter a DOI, URL, ISBN, or BibTeX entry into the citation generator.
  2. Select OSCOLA as your citation style — choose OSCOLA from our library of 10,832+ citation styles.
  3. Copy your formatted citation — click copy or export your Bibliography in your preferred format (text, BibTeX, Word, and more).

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is OSCOLA?
OSCOLA (Oxford University Standard for the Citation of Legal Authorities) is a citation style that uses a footnotes system with Footnotes with case and legislation citations for in-text citations. The end-of-paper list is called the Bibliography. It is the 4th edition and is commonly used in Law, Legal Studies, Jurisprudence.
Is the OSCOLA citation generator free?
Yes, CitationEasy's OSCOLA citation generator is 100% free to use with no account required. You can generate unlimited OSCOLA citations by pasting a DOI, URL, ISBN, or BibTeX entry. We support over 10,832 citation styles including OSCOLA.
How do I cite in OSCOLA format?
To cite in OSCOLA format, paste your source's DOI, URL, ISBN, or BibTeX entry into our generator, select OSCOLA as your citation style, and copy the formatted citation. OSCOLA uses Footnotes with case and legislation citations for in-text citations and lists references in a Bibliography at the end of your paper.
What fields use OSCOLA?
OSCOLA is commonly used in Law, Legal Studies, Jurisprudence. It is widely recognized in these disciplines because its footnotes system and Bibliography format meet the documentation standards expected by journals and institutions in these fields.