Measures and analytical tools that identify patterns of legal need across communities in NSW, supporting targeted, evidence-based responses and service planning to advance access to justice.
Our research
Applied legal and justice system research
The Foundation undertakes research, evaluation and data analysis to strengthen access to justice for the community of NSW.
Our multidisciplinary research team combines deep sector knowledge with practical, applied research methods and a people-centred approach. This allows us to generate a rigorous evidence base that supports policy development, service planning and practical decision-making across the law and justice landscape.
We produce a range of legal publications, legal resources and data tools designed to support evidence-based discussion and reform. This research draws on empirical evidence to improve understanding of how legal systems operate in practice, and how barriers to justice can be reduced for individuals and communities.
Explore our research areas
Our research covers a wide range of justice issues and evidence sources, including large-scale surveys, administrative data, qualitative studies, and in-depth evaluations. The categories below group our publications, data tools, and legal resources to help you find material relevant to your role or area of interest.
Legal need indicators
Data and dashboards
Interactive data products and dashboards that demystify the data, making sociodemographic statistics and complex justice system information accessible,helping identify need for legal services by geographic area, to support service planning and delivery.
LAW Survey and legal need surveys
Large-scale surveys that capture how people experience legal problems, the actions they take to resolve them, and the barriers they face in seeking help. These surveys provide a robust empirical evidence base on legal need across Australia.
Legal assistance research
Research focused on the delivery, accessibility and effectiveness of legal assistance services, informing service design, funding decisions and policy development.
Courts and tribunals research
Analysis of courts and tribunals processes, pathways, and outcomes to improve understanding of how justice systems operate in practice and how they affect users.
Outcomes frameworks
Evidence-based frameworks that support the planning, measurement and evaluation of legal and justice services, helping organisations assess what works and why.
Access to Justice Research Hub
A central platform bringing together research, data, tools and practical guidance on legal need and access to justice, designed to support evidence-based practice and informed decision-making across the sector.
JARA
Justice Access Research Alert (JARA) is a quarterly eNewsletter that offers updates on recent publications, data releases and emerging issues in access to justice research.