Fastcase for the iPhone/iPad is a legal research application that provides access to a comprehensive library of American cases and statutes. With this free app, users can search for information by citation, keyword (using Boolean or natural language), or browse through statute collections.
Features:
- Free access to an extensive library of American cases and statutes
- Keyword (Boolean), natural language, and citation search capabilities
- Ability to browse or search statutes
- Relevant results are prioritized
- Customizable and sortable search results
- Number of citing cases displayed with search results
- Ability to jump directly to the most relevant paragraph of any case or statute
- Integrated research history
- Saved favorite documents for later use
- Daily updates ensuring the latest information
The iPhone version of Fastcase has been recognized with the prestigious American Association of Law Libraries New Product of the Year Award. The iPad app includes additional features that make use of the larger screen area. Users can view search results in a side panel while reading a document, enjoy portrait or landscape views, and access multiple levels of statute outline views.
The Fastcase for iPhone/iPad app incorporates smart search technology from Fastcase's fully-featured web-based legal research application. This enables users to prioritize the most relevant results at the top of the list, customize and re-sort search results, and integrate citation analysis tools directly into the results.
To utilize all features of the application, users will need to register an account. This allows for saving favorites and customized search history. There are numerous customizable features that adapt as users become more familiar with the Fastcase app.
Fastcase's desktop application is widely regarded as an intelligent alternative for legal research, offering visual mapping of search results, dual-column printing, and comprehensive citation analysis and sorting tools. Established in 1999, Fastcase has gained hundreds of thousands of subscribers worldwide.
Fastcase for the iPhone/iPad is positioned as the world's largest free mobile law library. Happy searching!
Critics' Reviews:
"The app is easy to use and produces lightning-fast results. . . . For legal research on the go, at any time, and at zero cost, this is a must-have for any lawyer with an iPhone." - Bob Ambrogi, Law.com
"The Fastcase iPhone app is an extremely solid app which will likely remain the top choice for mobile legal research." - Joshua Auriemma, LegalGeekery.com
"This surprisingly robust legal research tool allows users to find cases and statutes anywhere and at any time, all for free." - Bob Ambrogi
"Will iPhones soon replace laptops as essential tools for law students?" - James B. Levy, Legal Writing Professor Blog
"The Legal Universe At Your Fingertips, For Free!" - Brad Bogan, Fifth Circuit Blog
Winner of the 2010 New Product of the Year Award by the American Association of Law Libraries.
Overview
Fastcase is a Freeware software in the category Education developed by Fastcase.
The latest version of Fastcase is 3.0.1, released on 01/26/2024. It was initially added to our database on 01/26/2024.
Fastcase runs on the following operating systems: iOS.
Users of Fastcase gave it a rating of 2 out of 5 stars.
Pros
- Comprehensive legal research database that includes case law, statutes, regulations, and secondary sources.
- User-friendly interface with advanced search capabilities to easily find relevant legal information.
- Affordable subscription plans compared to traditional legal research services.
- Regular updates ensure access to the latest case law and legal materials.
- Includes features like visualizations of case law connections and citation analysis tools.
- Offers mobile access, allowing users to conduct research on-the-go.
- Free trials available for new users to explore the features before committing.
Cons
- Limited coverage in some jurisdictions compared to larger competitors in the legal research space.
- Some users may find the design less intuitive compared to more established legal research platforms.
- Occasional technical issues or slow performance reported during peak usage times.
- Less familiar to traditional law firms that may prefer well-known alternatives like Westlaw or LexisNexis.
- Fewer secondary source publications than some competing services, which may impact the depth of research.
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