International and Foreign Legal Instruments and Scholarly Writings: Search and Citation Guide

Abstract

This Guide was co-written by academic staff (Chair of International Law) of St. Petersburg State University (SPbSU) and library staff of St. Petersburg State University Scientific Library named after M. Gorky (Legal Section). The Guide is aimed at helping law students with searching and citing foreign legislation and case law, as well as international legal instruments and international court cases. It includes links to major Internet databases and English-language search engines. The Guide extensively deals with recommended style for including into a table of authorities, as well as citing foreign and international legal materials and court cases, and also international legal doctrine in a term paper, master’s or PhD thesis. This Guide is aimed at SPbSU bachelor’s, master’s and PhD students.