How to Create a New vLex Account

Learn how to create a new vLex Library account. Start a free trial or get set up as a new user within your organization's corporate subscription.

Summary

Create your personal vLex Library account to begin your legal research. New users can start with a trial to experience the full platform or will be added to their organization's corporate account.

Why This is Important

Creating a personal account is the first step to unlocking a personalized research experience. It allows you to save your search history, create alerts, and organize your work in folders, creating a more efficient legal research workflow.

How to Create an Account

Starting a Trial

If you are a new individual user, you can start a trial to explore vLex Library.

  1. Navigate to the vLex website.

  2. Select a plan or a free trial option.

  3. Follow the on-screen prompts to enter your details and create your account. You will have full access to the platform for a limited time.

Start your free trial: Sign up on vLex to explore the Library with full access for a limited time.

Joining a Corporate Account

If your organization has a vLex Library subscription, an administrator will create an account for you.

  1. Your designated account administrator will add you as a user.

  2. You will receive an email from vLex with the subject New account.

  3. Click the link in the email and follow the prompts to set your password and complete your profile.

vLex Open: If you do not purchase a subscription after your trial ends, your account will convert to vLex Open, which provides limited access to the platform.

Best Practices & Pro Tips

  • Check Your Spam Folder: If you are expecting a new account email and haven't received it, be sure to check your spam or junk mail folder.

  • Contact Your Admin: If you believe you should have an account through your firm, university, or company, contact your librarian or designated vLex administrator first.

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