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As an expansive and rich dataset, we can focus on the needs and capability of specific groups and characteristics to learn more about the law in people's lives.
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Webinars, workshops, forums and public events to support engagement with the justice system.
What we know now about legal need, capability and multiple disadvantage.
What we know now about legal need, capability and multiple disadvantage.
Our companion PULS In brief publications reveal that family problems, though less common, are Victoria’s most damaging legal issues with the highest unmet need.
Our companion PULS In brief publications reveal that family problems, though less common, are Victoria’s most damaging legal issues with the highest unmet need.
Explore our range of publications investigating the experience of young people and the law.
Explore our range of publications investigating the experience of young people and the law.
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Webinars, workshops, forums and public events to support engagement with the justice system.
Our legal capability measures that can be used to form policy insights is central to our research.
Our legal capability measures that can be used to form policy insights is central to our research.
Access the dataset and guidance on the best way to use the data.
Access the dataset and guidance on the best way to use the data.
The PULS is a first-of-its-kind in the world and represents a significant development in this kind of research.
The PULS is a first-of-its-kind in the world and represents a significant development in this kind of research.
Latest news
Our recent Research Network webinar explored legal dosage including the right level and mix of help, and how this idea can support better service design.
This year people across Victoria recognised legal issues in their everyday life, found expert help and understood more about how to take the next step.
Victorian Law Week (18–24 May 2026) brings together community organisations, legal services and government agencies to help Victorians understand their rights and find help when they need it.
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New research explores what works to meet people’s legal needs
Measure for Measure: A People‑Centred Approach to Tailoring Justice, provides an important snapshot and analysis of what works to move the needle in accessing and providing justice.