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OSCOLA style editing and proofreading services

Our experienced OSCOLA editors are available 24/7/365 to proofread and edit your essays, papers, journal manuscripts and other documents. We can ensure that your paper follows the guidelines of the Oxford Standard for Citation of Legal Authorities correctly.

OSCOLA editing

OSCOLA (Oxford University Standard for the Citation of Legal Authorities) is the preferred referencing style for legal writing in the UK. Our specialist editors are experienced in applying OSCOLA with precision, ensuring accurate footnote citations, properly formatted bibliographies, and consistent referencing throughout your legal texts. Whether you’re preparing a law essay, dissertation, or journal submission, we’ll help you meet academic and institutional standards with confidence.

Footnotes and Legal Citations

We meticulously check every footnote to ensure proper citation of cases, legislation, books, and journal articles in line with OSCOLA rules. Our editors verify formatting, punctuation, and citation order to maintain accuracy and consistency.

Bibliographies and Tables of Authorities

Our editors format bibliographies and tables of cases or legislation according to OSCOLA conventions. Entries are reviewed for correct structure, alphabetical order, and consistency with corresponding footnotes.

Formatting and Structure

We ensure your document aligns with OSCOLA layout requirements, including correct use of fonts, spacing, and margin alignment. Numbering, headings, and footnote sequencing are checked for accuracy and coherence.

Clarity, Grammar, and Legal Style

In addition to citation editing, we refine grammar, punctuation, and sentence structure to enhance clarity while preserving the formal tone expected in legal writing. We also check for consistency in terminology and legal referencing throughout the text.

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“I worked with an excellent legal editor from Cambridge Proofreading & Editing. I had requested a British legal editor with an understanding of OSCOLA and that is exactly what I got. They really helped me improved my legal essays during my study. Thank you!”

Maria, University of Cambridge

Fixed my OSCOLA footnotes

“I had a great deal of difficulty getting my head around the OSCOLA referencing rules. Cambridge Proofreading helped me fix my footnotes and bibliography to ensure they were compliant.”

Bethany, University College London

Professional editing of my law paper

“Very professional approach and editing for my law paper. They answered all of my follow up questions quickly, also. I am very happy with the service.”

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Subject-matter expertise

When it comes to academic editing and proofreading, there simply is no substitute for subject-matter expertise. That’s why we have a robust team of over 300 editors who come from diverse academic backgrounds. From the sciences and engineering to the humanities and social sciences, our editors cover the full spectrum of academic disciplines.

This expansive range of expertise allows us to thoughtfully pair your document with a professional editor who not only is a proficient writer and reviewer but also understands the specific terms of art and nuances of your particular subject area.

Medical sciences

Life sciences

Physical sciences & engineering

Social sciences

Business & economics

Experienced academic editors

All of our experienced academic editors hold advanced qualifications from leading global universities. Many are also members of leading industry bodies, such as the Board of Editors in the Life Sciences (BELS) and the Council of Science Editors (CSE).

Our rigorous selection process ensures that we work with only the best editors: less than 1% of the editors who apply to Cambridge are invited to join our team.

Allison-Mitteer
A. M., MA

Religious Studies, Jewish Studies, Creative Writing

5Years’ Experience

634Papers Edited

Qualifications:

  • MA Religious Studies, Duke University
    MFA Creative Writing (Fiction), North Carolina State University
    BA Jewish Studies, Minors in Middle East Studies and English, Elon University

Paul-C-BW
P. C., PhD

Physics, Materials Chemistry, Condensed Matter

16Years’ Experience

1,005Papers Edited

Qualifications:

  • PhD Materials Chemistry & Condensed Matter, University of Newcastle upon Tyne
    Master of Physics, MPHYS (Hons), University of Newcastle upon Tyne

Amy-Samuelson-BW
A. S., PhD

Anthropology, Engineering, Civil Engineering

10Years’ Experience

1,023Papers Edited

Qualifications:

  • PhD Anthropology, University of Wisconsin
    MA Anthropology, Colorado State University
    BS Civil Engineering, Washington University in St. Louis
    BS Engineering Science, Manchester College

Ana-Ribeiro-BW
A. R., PhD

Global Studies, Journalism, Social Sciences

20Years’ Experience

1,650Papers Edited

Qualifications:

  • PhD Global Studies, Leipzig University
    Dual Erasmus Mundus Master’s in Global Studies, Roskilde University and Wroclaw University
    Bachelor’s in Journalism, Florida International University

Charles-B-BW
C. B., MSc

Computer Science, Mathematics

36Years’ Experience

260Papers Edited

Qualifications:

  • MSc Computer Science, Florida State University
    BSc Mathematics (Computer Science), Florida State University

Dr.-Smith
Dr. S., PhD

Computer Sciences Editor

11Years’ Experience

122Papers Edited

Qualifications:

  • PhD Computer Science, University of Liverpool
    MSc Computer Science, University of Liverpool
    BSc Computer Science, University of Liverpool

Edward-Crocker
E. C., MA

Jurisprudence, Journalism, Law

10Years’ Experience

3,120Papers Edited

Qualifications:

  • MA Jurisprudence, University of Oxford
    MA Journalism, University of Salford

Giovanni-Orlando-BW
G. O., PhD

Anthropology, Ecology, Classics

9Years’ Experience

1,067Papers Edited

Qualifications:

  • PhD Anthropology, Goldsmiths, University of London
    MRes Anthropology, Goldsmiths, University of London
    MSc Anthropology & Ecology, University College London
    BA Classics & Anthropology, University of Palermo

Jackie-Lees
J. L., PhD

Micropalaeontology, Earth Sciences

25Years’ Experience

1,068Papers Edited

Qualifications:

  • PhD Micropalaeontology, University College London
    BSc (Hons) Geological Sciences, University of Aston in Birmingham

J.-Parkison-BW
J. P., MFA

Creative Writing, Women's Studies

15Years’ Experience

700Papers Edited

Qualifications:

  • MFA Creative Writing, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
    BA English (Hons), Minor in Women’s Studies, University of Wisconsin-Madison

James-Root-BW
J. R., MA

Middle Eastern Studies, History

10Years’ Experience

262Papers Edited

Qualifications:

  • MA Middle Eastern Studies, Lund University
    BA (Hons) History, University of Cambridge

Jessica-Medberry
J. M., MA

Education, Curriculum Studies

8Years’ Experience

110Papers Edited

Qualifications:

  • MA Curriculum Studies, University of Northern Colorado
    Post-Baccalaureate Teaching Certification Program in Education, University of Northern Colorado
    BA Writing, Colorado State University

Jocelyn-Quade-BW-1
J. Q., ME

Mechanical Engineering

9Years’ Experience

500Papers Edited

Qualifications:

  • ME Mechanical Engineering, Johns Hopkins University
    BS Mechanical Engineering, University of Maryland
    BS Mathematics, Frostburg State University

Jonathan-Tan-BW-e1637145027922
J. T., PhD

Organic Geochemistry, Geology, Geophysics

6Years’ Experience

100Papers Edited

Qualifications:

  • PhD Organic Geochemistry, Imperial College London
    MSci Geology and Geophysics, Imperial College London

Kathleen-Legg
K. W., MA

Applied Health Sciences

14Years’ Experience

1,181Papers Edited

Qualifications:

  • MA Applied Health Sciences, University of Waterloo
    BA (Hons) Applied Health Sciences, University of Waterloo

Karen-W-BW
K. W., JD

Law, Psychology

12Years’ Experience

145Papers Edited

Qualifications:

  • Juris Doctor, University of California, Davis, School of Law
    MA, Experimental-General Psychology, The College of William and Mary
    BA Psychology & History, Pepperdine University

Laurie-Stahl
L. S., MS

Statistics, Mathematics

36Years’ Experience

2,348Papers Edited

Qualifications:

  • MS Statistics, Northwestern University
    BA Mathematics, Northwestern University

Maria-Parham-BW
M. P., MSW

Psychology, Criminal Psychology, Child Development, Social Welfare Policy, Prison Reform

5Years’ Experience

210Papers Edited

Qualifications:

  • Master of Social Work, Aurora University
    BA Russian, University of Illinois at Chicago

Max-Balhorn-BW-e1637149017785
M. B., MA

Film Studies, Humanities, Media and Cultural Studies

10Years’ Experience

2,300Papers Edited

Qualifications:

  • MA Film Studies, Dongguk University
    BA Humanities, Media, and Cultural Studies, Macalester College

Megan-Leigh-BW
M. L., MA

Political Science

5Years’ Experience

459Papers Edited

Qualifications:

  • MA Political Science, Case Western Reserve University
    BA Political Science, John Carroll University

Page-Wheeler-BW
P. W., MA

TESOL, English, Humanities

8Years’ Experience

430Papers Edited

Qualifications:

  • MA TESOL, University College London
    BA English, Haverford College

Peter-Kowalski-BW
P. K., MSc

Marine Biology

10Years’ Experience

856Papers Edited

Qualifications:

  • MSc Marine Biology, National Taiwan Ocean University
    HBSc Biology, Trent University

P.-Kitchen-BW
P. K., PhD

Mathematical Biology, Biophysical Chemistry, Physics

14Years’ Experience

200Papers Edited

Qualifications:

  • PhD Mathematical Biology and Biophysical Chemistry, University of Warwick
    MSc Mathematical Biology and Biophysical Chemistry, University of Warwick
    MPhys Physics, University of Warwick

Phoebe-Hills
P. H., MPhil

Philosophy

5Years’ Experience

120Papers Edited

Qualifications:

  • MPhil Philosophy, Robinson College, University of Cambridge
    BA Philosophy, University of York

Rita-M-BW
R. M., MS

Reading and Language Arts, Education

6Years’ Experience

576Papers Edited

Qualifications:

  • MS Reading and Language Arts, Duquesne University
    BS Elementary Education, Pennsylvania State University

Courtnie-Rodgers-BW
C. R., MEd

Education, Political Science

5Years’ Experience

200Papers Edited

Qualifications:

  • MEd Elementary Education & Spanish, University of Tennessee at Chattanooga
    BS Political Science & Spanish, University of Tennessee at Chattanooga

Laura-Dedmon-BW
L. D., MSci

Biology, Medicine, Surgery

9Years’ Experience

130Papers Edited

Qualifications:

  • MSci Human Genetics, University College London
    Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery (MBBS), University College London

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