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OSCOLA 5th
OSCOLA stands for the Oxford University Standard for Citation of Legal Authorities and this referencing style is used by the Law School.
Use the options on the left for examples of how to use OSCOLA in your work, or search for what you need using the box above.
For further help and information:
- Contact 24/7 online chat and state you are using OSCOLA and not APA
- Consult the full OSCOLA guide but note the list of UoP changes
- Watch our OSCOLA video
- Look at our example OSCOLA annotated essay and bibliography
See the Law Subject Page for more.
OSCOLA 4th
We have now moved over to OSCOLA 5th and this should be used in your assessed work.
If you still need guidance on OSCOLA 4th, as you are submitting materials started prior to September 2026, please check with your lecturer first and then refer to the documents on the Law Subject Page's OSCOLA 4th section.