CITATION MADE SIMPLE
An easy, effective guide for learning legal citation
Citation Made Simple provides a suite of three resources to help students of all learning styles learn legal citation as easily and effectively as possible!
Citation Made Simple (2nd edition) helps law students learn how to properly cite when writing legal documents such as research memos and court briefs. Though the requirements for legal citations are nuanced and complex, Citation Made Simple explains the rules step-by-step, simply and clearly, with many examples. It removes the frustration many students feel when learning citation and helps them learn proper citation effectively and efficiently. This 2nd edition is intended to be used with The Bluebook's 22nd edition.
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Price: $29.99 ​
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The Practice Book (2nd edition) is designed to be used with the Citation Made Simple (2nd edition) book. After covering a citation topic, Citation Made Simple directs students to complete corresponding exercises in this Practice Book to help students learn citation step-by-step. This Practice Book provides 25 exercise sets, each focusing on a different aspect of legal citation. With answers and explanations, it gives students the opportunity to practice legal citation in a stress-free way.
Price: $19.99 (50% discount possible. See discount info below.)
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The Online Materials include 32 engaging videos tracking all aspects of citing to cases, and 12 multiple-choice quizzes to help students review the citation rules. Students who purchase Citation Made Simple through this website receive free access to the online materials. Access lasts until June 1, 2027. ​​​
Price: $29.99 (or free! See discount details below)
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Professors: If you adopt the Citation Made Simple book, your students can receive free access to the online materials plus 50% off of the Practice Book when they order through this website with a coupon code.
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Citation Made Simple ($29.99) + Online Materials (free) = $29.99​
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Citation Made Simple ($29.99) + Online Materials (free) + Practice Book (50% off) = $39.99
Professors
Courtesy Copies: We are happy to provide free review copies of the books and access to the Online Materials.
Discount Codes: Contact us for a coupon code that will give your students the large discounts noted above!
Adoptions: Please let us know if you plan to adopt Citation Made Simple so we can provide a discount code for your students and update our inventory before the semester.
Distribution: We distribute Citation Made Simple's resources through this website rather than through brick-and-mortar bookstores. As a result, you do not need to coordinate with your campus bookstore to adopt. Instead, just direct students to this website.
Resources: Click this button to view a preview video of the online tutorials, further explanations of the materials, a suggested approach to adding Citation Made Simple into your syllabus, easy ordering instructions for your students, testimonials, and more!
Lawyers, Judges, & Legal Professionals
A Perfect Resource. Citation Made Simple is a terrific resource for practitioners who need a refresher or quick answers to their citation questions, based on The Bluebook's 22nd edition. As others have said, "This book should be on every student's desk and every attorney's bookshelf," and "Citation Made Simple is a terrific resource for lawyers wanting a quick refresher on key citation concepts."
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Discounts. If you would like to purchase copies for your firm, practice group, clerks, or staff, please contact us for a discount code (available when 5+ copies are purchased).
"A lifeline for students and a boon for busy professors. This book conquers the nemesis of law school's first year. Brilliant!"
Linda H. Edwards
E.L. Cord Foundation Professor of Law, Emerita
UNLV William S. Boyd College of Law
The Author. Jacob Carpenter is a Professor of Legal Writing at Marquette University Law School. He has taught legal writing for 19 years and has presented nationally on innovative ways to teach legal citation. For a decade, Professor Carpenter co-taught the National Institute for Trial Advocacy’s Advanced Persuasive Writing course in Los Angeles, Chicago, and Washington D.C. He has served as the Editor-In-Chief of the Legal Writing Institute’s Monograph Series and serves on the Legal Writing Institute’s Board of Directors.