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Overview

Fastcase enables lawyers to conduct faster legal research through integrated research and workflow tools within a global law library environment. While certain advanced resources may vary by membership access, it delivers dependable solutions trusted by bar associations. Overall, it supports law professionals seeking structured legal research within established legal networks.

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Overall Rating

Based on 25 users reviews

3.9

Rating Distribution

Positive

76%

Neutral

24%

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Starting Price
$65

/month

Fastcase Specifications

Legal Research Integration

Reporting And Analytics

Case Management

Document Management

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What Is Fastcase?

Fastcase, now vLex, is a legal software platform designed for law professionals and bar association members. It offers a spectrum of legal research and workflow tools intended to support efficient legal research and case analysis. The software is trusted by more than 80 national, state, and county bar associations and is often provided as a member benefit. Fastcase provides access to legal research solutions along with support and product updates.

Fastcase Pricing

The Fastcase cost starts at $65/month. This basic plan, known as Appellate, includes all search formats, Bad Law Bot Authority Check citator tools, partner content with additional add-ons, and dedicated support services. Further pricing tiers of the software are as follows:

  • Premium - $95/month
  • Enterprise - Custom pricing
A free trial is also available. Monthly subscriptions renew automatically at the conclusion of each billing cycle unless cancellation is requested. Request a personalized Fastcase pricing quote tailored to your specific requirements.

Disclaimer: The pricing is subject to change.

Fastcase Integrations

Fastcase features seamless integration with various third-party applications, including:

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Who Is Fastcase For?

The platform caters to a variety of organizations across, including:

  • Large law firms
  • Small law firms
  • Legal departments
  • Bar associations
  • Law schools
  • Law librarians
  • Government departments

Is Fastcase Right For You?

If you’re a lawyer looking for smarter, faster legal research and structured workflows, Fastcase may be worth consideration. The software focuses on supporting legal professionals through dedicated research solutions within a legal technology environment.

Now part of vLex after a merger forming a global law library, Fastcase operates within a broader legal research ecosystem. With partnerships spanning more than 80 bar associations, it may suit professionals who prefer research tools offered through established legal networks.

Still not sure if Fastcase is right for you? Our support staff is available at (661) 384-7070 to help you make the right choice.

Fastcase Features

Fastcase visualizes the evolution of legal precedents over time, revealing emerging doctrinal shifts and strategic litigation patterns across jurisdictions. It highlights chronological relationships between cases, enabling deeper insight into how rulings influence subsequent judicial reasoning.

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Fastcase AI Case Analysis streamlines review of complex judicial opinions by extracting core legal issues, standards, and statutory references within seconds. It generates structured headnotes and isolates pivotal paragraphs, enabling faster comprehension of holdings and judicial reasoning.

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The platform monitors judicial treatment history, through the Cert Citator, to identify cases that have been reversed, overruled, criticized, or questioned by subsequent decisions. It evaluates precedential weight and citation status, strengthening legal arguments through reliable authority verification.

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The software delivers extensive access to federal, state, regulatory, and international legal materials across multiple jurisdictions and practice areas. It incorporates bar publications, deskbooks, and administrative guidance to support thorough, cross-border legal research.

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Fastcase analyzes citation networks to measure the strength and influence of legal authorities within relevant jurisdictions. It identifies supporting precedents and related opinions, reinforcing arguments with validated and contextually significant case law.

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Pros And Cons of Fastcase

Pros

  • Included with many bar association memberships

  • Fast search results and quick access

  • Helpful citation cross-referencing tools

Cons

  • Lacks some advanced research features

  • Occasional missing or incomplete case information

Fastcase Reviews

Total 25 reviews

3.9

All reviews are from verified customers

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Will M.c

Legal Services, 11-50 employees

5.0
June 2021

free and easy to use

Pros

Its super useful when it was part of my legal practice for free. It's pretty comprehensive and does a solid job as a search engine for finding case citations. But you do have to be very specific with your search queries.

Cons

I would not pay for this program. I used it when it was free as part of my law practice but once it stopped being free, I switched to Google Scholar.

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Ease of use

10

Value for money

9

Customer Support

10

Functionality

9

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susan S.

Legal services, 11-50 employees

2.0
June 2021

Useful but not thorough enough

Pros

I was fortunate enough to access it for free, thanks to my membership in a bar organization. It has proven to be an incredibly useful legal research tool, helping me with various tasks and making my work much more efficient.

Cons

I never felt like the search results were as thorough as I wanted. I am used to Lexis and Westlaw, so it didn't quite meet my expectations and I ended up using law library resources which was inconvenient.

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Ease of use

6

Value for money

5

Customer Support

5

Functionality

4

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Steven S.

Legal services, 11-50 employees

3.0
April 2021

good for on-the-go research but limited

Pros

i get it for free through major bar associations and it lets me do decent research whenever I need to on the go.

Cons

Its definitely more limited compared to Lexis and Westlaw. Plus, it does not work as well for legal research in areas with older caselaw.

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Ease of use

8

Value for money

8

Customer Support

7

Functionality

5

Frequently Asked Questions

Yes, Fastcase offers an API.

Yes, Fastcase offers a dedicated mobile application for iOS and Android devices.

Fastcase offers support through video tutorials, webinars, user guides, FAQs, product updates, newsletter, phone, online contact form, and email.

Pricing for Fastcase at $65/month for the Appellate plan, which includes all search formats, Bad Law Bot Authority Check tools, partner content add-ons, and support. Premium is $95/month, Enterprise offers custom pricing, a free trial is available, and monthly plans renew automatically unless cancelled. Request a detailed Fastcase price breakdown for your organization today.

Fastcase supports English, Spanish, and Portuguese.

Fastcase is used by large and small law firms, legal departments, bar associations, law schools, law librarians, government departments, and investigation teams.

Fastcase integrates with several third-party applications, including Docket Alarm, Cloud Linking, TLOxp, Clio software, and Law Street Media.

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