NCAPA CLE Event: Introduction to Cite-Checking

Visit NCAPA's website to register. Videoconference information will be provided in an email once payment is received.

This three-hour cite-checking seminar presented by Deborah Bouchoux, Esq., is a complete overview of basic citation form and includes the following topics: 

• Overview of The Bluebook, including its history and structure
• Strategies for effective cite-checking
• Citation form for federal and state cases (including subsequent history)
• Citation form for federal and state statutes
• Citation form for secondary authorities (books, law reviews, and so forth)
• Punctuation in citation form
• The use of short forms such as id. and supra in citations

This presentation provides critical information for both beginning and experienced cite-checkers.  

Course is pending approval of three hours of NFPA CLE credit.

21st Edition of The Bluebook is required.