How to use this tool
Legal citations are precise. One missing period or misplaced comma can signal inexperience. This Bluebook Citation Generator ensures your citations meet the rigorous standards of the 21st Edition, specifically Rule 10 for cases.
Whether you are a 1L drafting your first memo or a partner filing a brief, our tool supports both manual entry—for when you have the specific reporter details—and a cutting-edge OCR Smart Capture mode. The OCR tech allows you to screenshot a case header from Westlaw or Lexis, and our system extracts the parties, volume, reporter, and page number automatically.
Understanding Rule 10
A standard case citation follows this structure:
Style of Cause, Vol Reporter Page (Court Year).
- Style of Cause: The names of the parties, italicized or underlined.
- Volume: The volume number of the reporter.
- Reporter: The abbreviation of the reporter (e.g., U.S., F.3d).
- Page: The starting page of the opinion.
- Parenthetical: The court abbreviation (unless implied by the reporter) and the year of decision.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is this tool free?
Yes, BluebookGen is 100% free for law students and legal professionals. We are supported by minimal, non-intrusive advertising.
Does it save my data?
No. We prioritize privacy. Citations are generated in your browser, and any images uploaded for OCR are processed ephemerally and never stored on our servers.