Free Legal Research With vLex Fastcase

As a benefit of membership, NYSBA members have access to free legal research through vLex Fastcase, the leading next-generation legal research service.

vlex Fastcase

NYSBA Members, login here to access the vLex Fastcase link.

Then, when logged in, hit the ‘Access Fastcase’ button below.

To view a list of sources included as a benefit of your NYSBA membership, click here.

Upgrade Your Legal Research Access to the vLex Fastcase Premium National Law Library


  • Need to access all state and federal sources for your research? Upgrade your vLex Fastcase access to the Premium National Law Library for just $195 per year. This is 80% off the regular price! You’ll get access to state and federal cases, statutes, rules, and regulations.
  • NYSBA’s newly admitted attorney members get free access to this Premium National Law Library for the first two years after admission to the Bar.
  • All vLex Fastcase pricing offers are contingent upon continuous membership in NYSBA.

vLex Fastcase Help and Reference Materials


  • For video tutorials, webinars, user guides and other training materials, visit the vLex Fastcase Support Page.
  • For personalized support, e-mail support@fastcase.com or call toll-free (866) 773-2782.
  • For NYSBA CLE programs on using vLex Fastcase, click here.
  • If you have other questions or feedback about vLex Fastcase, please contact us.

NYSBA Research Library on vLex Fastcase


  • Members can also purchase annual subscriptions to NYSBA’s online library of reference books on vLex  Fastcase for just $59 per month or $595 for a one-year subscription.
  • To see a list of reference books available, log in to vLex Fastcase via your NYSBA account and select “Browse Libraries.” Under “Treatises and Books,” select “New York State Bar Association.” Expand each title to review an outline of its contents.
  • To subscribe, contact vLex Fastcase at 866-773-2782 or support@fastcase.com. Subscriptions to individual titles are also available.

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