2006 National Survey of Unmet Legal Needs and Access to Services [pdf, 587 KB]
...conducted a nationwide survey on access to legal services and the extent of unmet legal needs. The outcomes will ultimately improve public access to justice. The largest survey of its kind, it provides a comprehensive picture of who seeks legal information, advice and representation, what for and where from. The survey identifies barriers to access and the outcomes for people who do not access services. By quantifying the number of people with a legal problem who cannot afford a lawye...