Fastcase

Fastcase is a legal research platform that provides AI-enhanced case law and statute research at no cost to lawyers through bar association partnerships. Many US state bar associations include Fastcase access as a member benefit, making it one of the most accessible legal research tools available for solo and small firm practitioners. The platform offers full-text searchable case law, statutes, and regulations with AI features that help surface relevant results and identify citing references. While it doesn't match the depth of Westlaw or LexisNexis, Fastcase covers the essentials that many practitioners need for daily research, particularly in state courts. Fastcase is the ideal entry-level legal research platform for lawyers who can't justify the cost of Westlaw or Lexis subscriptions. The fact that it's free through bar membership removes all financial barriers to basic AI-enhanced legal research, making it particularly valuable for legal aid organizations, new solo practitioners, and small firms watching their budgets.