McGill Guide: The basics of the Canadian Guide to Uniform Legal Citation (ANLYS-003)

Overview

Delivery method

Virtual classroom

Duration

1 hour

Audience

Employees

Description

This session presents an introduction to the McGill Guide, the recognized standard for legal citation in Canada. Topics discussed also include the importance of a using a uniform system of legal citation, as well as some of the most significant changes observed to this citation style since its first edition in 1986.

Learning objectives / Topics covered: 

By the end of this learning activity, participants will be able to: 

• Access the McGill Guide
• Cite Canadian legislation
• Cite Canadian case law
• Cite secondary sources

Client: Library Services in collaboration with the Centre of Expertise for Learning and Professional Development (CoELPD)

Registration deadline: 5 working days prior to the course date

Participants are responsible for adding their training activities to their Outlook calendars. 

Cancelling your registration: Simply log into your JUScampus account and select "Unregister" from this event page.

Accommodation Measures: The Department of Justice is committed to an inclusive, barrier-free learning environment. If you need workplace accommodations to fully participate in this training, contact your manager or the Centre for Workplace Access-Ability, Health and Wellness (CWAHW). Please note, the CWAHW requires at least 72 hours to respond.

Please contact the Centre of Expertise for Learning and Professional Development (CoELPD):

• For training material, at least 5 business days before the training session if needed in advance.
• To flag any other requests or accommodations needs, at least 10 business days before the training session.
• For more information or if you have any issues with this course.

Accreditation by Law Societies:

For information about the continuing professional development (CPD) hours for this course, please consult the 2025 Accreditation Summary.

Click here for the 2024 Accreditation Summary.

If you have questions about the accreditation process, please contact the Accreditation team.