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Citing EU Law

Bluebook (KF245 .U5 2020) Rule 21.5.2 (R21.5.2), Rule 21.9 (R21.9), and Table 3 (T3) T3.3, European Union for assistance with citing to French law. R21.5.2 covers citations to opinions from European Union Courts and R21.9 covers citations to the Official Journal, legislation, parliamentary documents, and other materials; T3.3 provides a list of preferred sources for EU materials.

Consider the following books for further guidance supplementing the Bluebook:

Guide to Foreign and International Legal Citations
Call Number: K89 .G85 2009
Created by the Journal of International Law and Politics at New York University, the Guide to Foreign and International Legal Citations includes coverage of 45 jurisdictions (including the EU, pp. 239–244), as well as citation rules for international organizations, tribunals, and treaties. While the Law Library only has this second edition in print, a free PDF of the first edition (2006) is available from NYU.
International Citator and Research Guide
Call Number: K89 .I58 2018
Comprehensive six-volume set offering more detailed guidance than the Bluebook for citing foreign and international sources. Volume 1: International Organizations (including the Court of Justice of the European Union, pp. 85–94); Volume 2: Europe; Volume 3: Latin America & Caribbean; Volume 4: Asia; Volume 5: North Africa & Middle East; Australia & Oceania; Volume 6: Africa (Sub-Saharan).

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Citing EU Law