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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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19 Jun 2026
A tailored approach to justice: reflections on the Measure for Measure report
A new report explores how people-centred justice is being put into practice in Victoria.
13 Apr 2026
Tapping the potential of AI in legal practice: daiquiris, anyone?
New research finds that while generative AI is gaining ground in Victorian legal practice, its benefits remain narrowly conceived and unevenly distributed.
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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