This chapter delves into legal needs in Portugal, employing a people-centred approach to understand and address these requirements comprehensively. The chapter outlines the methodology and findings of recent legal needs surveys (LNS) conducted in the country. It discusses some of the main strengths, gaps and implications of unmet legal needs. It examines the types of legal problems most commonly reported, and the broader social impacts of these unresolved issues. Additionally, the chapter explores the strategic use of LNS to inform policy and improve access to justice, highlighting the role of such surveys in shaping responsive, inclusive, and effective legal systems. By focusing on the real experiences of individuals and the systemic barriers they face, the chapter underscores the importance of tailoring justice policies to the actual needs of the populace, thus enhancing the overall efficacy and fairness of the justice system in Portugal.