Membership
Allegheny County Law Library Membership 2026-2027
Our paid membership program for 2026-2027 will continue to offer you uninterrupted access to a wide range of resources and benefits. The membership period will run from February 1st, 2026-January 31st, 2027.
Renewing members needing a replacement library card or changes to their contact information should contact us directly. New members will receive their library card via postal mail to the address provided for their membership.
Why Become an ACLL Member?
Becoming a member of Allegheny County Law Library gets you access to professional legal databases in your office, at home, or on the go. All members get access to all databases that are able to be accessed remotely.
| Database | Membership Access |
| Fastcase | Onsite & Remote |
| Gale Legal Forms | Onsite & Remote |
| HeinOnline | Onsite & Remote |
| Lexis | Onsite Only |
| LLMC Digital | Onsite & Remote |
| vLex | Onsite & Remote |
| Westlaw | Onsite Only |
ACLL members also get access to Continuing Legal Education (CLE) courses offered throughout the year by Library Staff and trusted partners.
Membership Types & Fees
For law firms, the fee structure is based on the total number of attorneys in the firm’s Allegheny County offices. All local attorneys in a firm must be a member and retain their own membership card number. Fees depend on the size/nature of the law firm or applicant.
| Membership Type | Cost |
| Solo Practitioner | $150.00 |
| 2 -24 Firm | $150.00 per attorney |
| 25 - 60 Firm | $3,500.00 |
| 61- 100 Firm | $5,500.00 |
| 101+ Firm | $7,500.00 |
| Non-Allegheny County Attorney | $200.00 |
| Non-Allegheny County Resident | $200.00 |
| Retired Attorney | $150.00 |
| Pro Se Litigant | Free* |
| Government Attorney | Free* |
| Judiciary | Free* |
| Nonprofit Organization Attorney | Free* |
| Nonprofit Emeritus Attorney | Free* |
| Recent Law School Graduate | Free* |
*Proof of Pro Se, Employment, Status, and Graduation may be required.
Continuing Legal Education Credits
The ACLL provides Continuing Legal Education (CLE) courses throughout the year for both substantive and ethics credits. Library members receive free access to CLEs. Please see the events calendar for upcoming CLEs or the prerecored CLEs page for information on remote CLEs with flexible enrollment options.
Policies & Instructions
The ACLL’s membership fee structure is based on the premise that research performed by one attorney in a firm benefits the entire organization. Therefore, law firms and corporate legal departments are required to join at the 100% level. Participation at the 100% level means that the borrowers’ dues are paid for every attorney in the local office of the firm. In addition, vendor contracts require us to report the total number of local attorneys at the membership firm. The membership fee structure at ACLL is consistent with other comparable public law libraries in the country (e.g. Minneapolis, Seattle, and San Diego).
Membership fees run on a calendar year. All individuals will receive a library card. Memberships expire on January 31st.
Report lost or stolen cards immediately; a $5 fee will be charged for a replacement.
Secure payment can be made with a credit/debit card above. Payment can also be made in person at the ACLL in cash, credit card, or check made out to “Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh”.
Please join online under the membership levels section or contact acll@carnegielibrary.org or 412-350-5353 to renew or join.