Databases

The Library provides access to trusted legal databases to aid legal research. Allegheny County Library Association (ACLA) and Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh (CLP) cardholders can access a few of these databases with their standard library card. Additional resources can be accessed in-person at Allegheny County Law Library (ACLL) or remotely with an ACLL membership card.

To access databases remotely, you will need to enter your library card or membership card number and your PIN. To reset your PIN, please reach out to Allegheny County Law Library.

Lexis Digital Library

This resource can only be viewed on site at the ACLL
On-demand access to a wide-range of legal books, annual publications, regulatory guides, and professional material.
Lexis

This resource can only be viewed on site at the ACLL
A comprehensive database that provides access to legal resources, news, and information supporting in-depth research.
LLMC

This resource can be viewed on site at the ACLL or remotely with an ACLL membership card
A vast digital archive of historical and legal documents from around the world. This full-text collection provides access to materials from United States and over 182 countries.
HeinOnline

This resource can be viewed on site at the ACLL or remotely with an ACLL membership card
100+ databases of journals and periodicals, case law, U.S. Federal and State Content, International law and more.
Fastcase

This resource can be viewed on site at the ACLL or remotely with an ACLL membership card
Federal law, state law in all 50 states, caselaw opinions, an expert opinion directory, and more.

Note: Fastcase has merged with vLex. Both products are available remotely to ACLL members at this time.
VLex United States Core

This resource can be viewed on site at the ACLL or remotely with an ACLL membership card
Provides comprehensive access to U.S. legal information in one easy-to-use platform. Users will find federal and state case law, statutes, regulations, court rules, attorney general opinions, and more, all kept up to date in real time.

Note: vLex has merged with Fastcase. Both products are available at this time.
Gale Legal Forms

This resource is available on site at the ACLL or at any ACLA or CLP location, or remotely with a CLP library card
Hundreds of Pennsylvania legal forms and examples ranging from Adoption to Workers Compensation law, including divorce, real estate, landlord/tenant agreements, wills and other commonly used forms.
Westlaw

This resource is available on site at the ACLL or any CLP location
Hundreds of Pennsylvania legal forms ranging from Adoption to Workers Compensation law, including divorce, real estate, landlord/tenant agreements, wills and other commonly used forms.