Data and statistics are becoming increasingly important tools for lawyers, judges, policymakers and legal scholars. They offer empirical evidence to support legal arguments, inform policy decisions, and enhance our understanding of the legal system and its impact on society.

As a Law student, data and statistics can bolster your legal assignments by providing concrete evidence to support your claims. They can help you to quantify and compare legal issues such as the effectiveness of different sentencing practices, the impact of legal reforms on crime rates or the prevalence of certain types of legal disputes. They can also help you to predict future legal trends (e.g. the likelihood of certain types of cases being filed, the outcomes of court decisions or the impact of proposed legislation) and gain insights into public attitudes towards the law, legal institutions and specific legal matters.

The resources below may be helpful if you need data and statistics for your legal research.