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Where did the PULS come from?

The Public Understanding of Law Survey is the first of its kind.

Is the PULS a new idea?
What is 'access to justice', 'legal need' and 'unmet legal need', and how do they relate?
What is a 'legal need survey' and what is a 'justiciable problem'?
What is legal capability and why are we interested in it?
How does the PULS explore legal capability?

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What is the Public Understanding of Law Survey (PULS)?

The PULS is a Victoria-wide survey exploring how people experience, understand and navigate law and everyday life problems .

Who is doing the PULS and who is it for?

The Public Understanding of Law Survey will benefit all Victorians.

Where did the PULS come from?

The Public Understanding of Law Survey is the first of its kind.

What does the PULS cover and what can it do?

The Public Understanding of Law Survey will cover a range of everyday problems.

How are you doing the PULS?

The Public Understanding of Law Survey is a face-to-face survey of 6,000 respondents across Victoria.

When is PULS happening?

The Public Understanding of Law Survey fieldwork began in 2021.