Updated: Nov. 12, 2024

vLex Fastcase Overview

WSBA members can access these vLex Fastcase features as part of their benefits:

  • Comprehensive U.S. and international legal content: Access a vast collection of case law, statutes, regulations, journals, and news. With more than 1 billion searchable documents, conduct thorough research on one platform, eliminating multiple subscriptions. U.S.-based WSBA members retain Fastcase access and can purchase additional vLex Fastcase content if needed.
  • Enhanced access to exclusive WSBA deskbooks: Access WSBA deskbooks, a unique resource not found elsewhere, giving members an advantage in research and case preparation.
  • Citator: Cert, the advanced citator tool, helps identify cases treated unfavorably in later decisions, offering clarity on a case's precedential value.
  • Word and Chrome integrations (free): Integrate vLex Fastcase with Microsoft Word and Google Chrome for seamless drafting and research workflows.
  • New interface: The modern, user-friendly interface lets you browse content by type and jurisdiction for faster access. Enhanced navigation includes a linked table of contents for quick access to specific sections.
  • AI case analysis: Understand cases quickly with auto-generated header notes, legal issue summaries, and key insights.
  • Tech-powered legal information: vLex Fastcase's innovation helps lawyers find essential information quickly.

Enhanced Features

Enjoy these enhancements with vLex Fastcase:

  • Improved user experience: Navigate a more intuitive interface for quick browsing by content type and jurisdiction, with direct links to specific sections.
  • Stay informed of relevant content: Custom news feeds tailored to your practice areas and jurisdictions keep you updated, while the Featured Libraries section highlights key content on your homepage.
  • Research within your daily workflow: Use vLex Fastcase features directly in Microsoft Word and Google Chrome to research while drafting or browsing.

What can you search for on vLex Fastcase?

Access everything from Fastcase 7, plus:

  • Comprehensive U.S. coverage: Access a national law library from your desktop, including cases, statutes, regulations, court rules, bar publications, and more.
  • Featured libraries: Get exclusive access to WSBA deskbooks through vLex Fastcase, a unique resource that gives bar members an edge in research and case prep.
  • International content: Search materials beyond your subscription and outside the U.S., with legal info from over 100 countries. Upgrade your subscription for additional content.

Free vLex Fastcase Webinars

vLex Fastcase provides free live training webinars that will walk you through all the most important tools and features. These webinars provide an extensive overview of the platform and tips and tricks to getting the most out of your research.

Check out our upcoming webinars and sign up today!

Troubleshoot Issues with vLex Fastcase

If myWSBA is preventing your access to the tool:

  1. Make sure you are logging into myWSBA with your WSBA license number (instead of your email address).
  2. Try using a different web browser.
  3. If you are still encountering a log-in error, contact the WSBA at LegalResearch@wsba.org.

For general assistance and inquiries about your membership benefits, please contact vLex Fastcase Customer Support toll-free at 1-866-773-2782 (available 8 a.m.–9 p.m. EST Monday–Friday, excluding holidays) or email helpdesk-us@vlex.com.

For additional resources, visit our support center at https://support.vlex.com.

Send Us Your Feedback

If you have any other questions or feedback about Fastcase, please contact us.