EDU Membership Help FAQs

EDU memberships are complimentary memberships open to faculty, students, and researchers with a valid .edu email address. They provide access to our tools so that the next generation of legal scholars and professionals can fully engage with open legal data.

Note: EDU memberships must be renewed every 6 months. You will receive an email to your .edu email address two weeks prior to your membership term end date.

EDU Membership Form: donate.free.law/forms/edu-memberships

FAQs

Do I need to be a US student to receive an EDU membership?

No. Academic researchers and students anywhere in the world qualify for EDU memberships.

However, if your university-provided email address does not end in .edu, you will need to contact us to set up your membership. To do so:

1. Create your CourtListener account using your university email address.
2. Contact us and include your CourtListener ID or username, along with information about where you are studying or doing research.

How do I sign up for an EDU membership?

Sign up via the EDU Membership form. If you receive an error message, reach out through our contact form.

What happens to my EDU membership when I no longer qualify?

You can sign up for a paid membership instead.

Still need help?

Contact us at memberships@free.law or use the contact form.