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Legal Services Research Centre is the independent research function of the Victorian Legal Services Board and Commissioner. We conduct cutting-edge empirical research to provide a powerful, independent voice to inform justice policy and practice within Victoria, and beyond.
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30 Mar 2026

‘Tired of unhealthy workplaces’: uncivil behaviours in the legal profession

New research reveals the experience of uncivil behaviours in the Victorian legal profession, and why this needs to be addressed.

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11 Mar 2026

Have your say in the 2026 Lawyer Census

As Victoria’s new dedicated Legal Services Research Centre, we are conducting the 2026 Lawyer Census on behalf of the Victorian Legal Services Board and Commissioner (VLSB+C).

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24 Mar 2026

Understanding How Australians Use Legal Services: The Pilot X-LULU Survey

Research Director Nigel Balmer explains how new survey research is providing an evidence-based window into the real-life experience of legal service users across Australia.