Jess Mant

Lecturer, Law Resources, Faculty of Law, Monash University Jessica.Mant@monash.edu

Core expertise

Access to Justice
Family Law
Legal Technology
dispute resolution
Empirical Legal Research
Socio-Legal Studies

Biography

Jess is a socio-legal empirical researcher, specialising in issues of access to justice and family law. She is particularly interested in innovations that improve the accessibility of legal systems as well as the empowerment and capabilities of those experiencing legal need.

articles

A book with 'Family Law' on the cover, and a gavel on a wooden desk

Family law bill is a big step forward, but doesn’t do enough to address family violence

We should celebrate the fact this bill is passing through parliament. It shows the government has responded to insistent calls for change to protect families. However, there are two key concerns.

Politics and society