Diversity at Ashurst

It is encouraging to see so many women at partner level in the firm. i think more could be done on cultural and ethnic diversity, however. i also think we could do more for the lgbtiqa+ community - e.g. mardi gras events, wear it purple day etc.

Idb committees champion diversity but in terms of firm wide policies could integrate d&i more

Ashurst has a very diverse and culturally driven culture.

Firm provides generous maternity and equal paternity leave. there are groups within the firm that schedule events promoting diversity.

As a member of the lgbtqia+ community, the intention is there, but we lack the representation.

Very inclusive and has good initiatives for women and lgbt. could improve on ethnic minorities. good on child care responsibilities.

They do heaps.

Gender diversity and respect for women is amazing. good lgbti initiatives and permanent support groups. flexible working could be better

They have committees for everything, pro bono often does minority-specific work, and they encourage inclusion.

I think ashurst has put a lot of effort into diversity. i am proud of our initiatives to support diversity (wear it purple day, women's lawyer's association, canberra women's network, pro bono matters etc)

Ashurst has diversity and support groups which cover almost every category of persons. its goal is to become the most progressive law firm, which is reflective of its commitment to diversity and related issues generally.

Diversity with respect to women is getting stronger and stronger. we have a good percentage of women leaders. we are good at supporting women who take maternity leave and have child care responsibilities. we could do more in the ethnic minorities and lgbt space, at least in my office/

Graduates are diverse from a university background perspective. huge female partner promotion.

Retention of mothers is difficult, child care costs are not supported (or considered). i do believe that the company does want to be more diverse and is open to criticism to improve.

The firm is very open about their commitment to diversity and it seems at the forefront of business practice.

Seems to be a lot of discussion about the importance of diversity

Plenty of activities, seminars presentations over the year to support this commitment.

Very conscious of gender and ethnic diversity - give great support to young parents trying to juggle kids and career

On gender diversity, the firm is excellent on the lower ranks but is moving in the right direction for the partner-level. on lgbti, my firm is very inclusive. there has been less of a focus on ethnic diversity but i certainly do not feel there has been anything negative on this front

The firm is accommodating in relation to flexible work arrangements, have provided child care arrangements and has a generous maternity leave policy

No idea.

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I don't know

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Unsure.

We should do more.

Aboriginal work experience program. project imba bringing rural students to brisbane.

I am unsure. but less privileged graduates are not unattractive.

I am not sure.

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Involved in under privileged high school mentoring program; pro bono work for indigenous people

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The firm is actively involved in each of the offices to support initiatives proposed by our employees and collaborating with organisations who are keen to work in partnership with us

Through the firms csr and pro bono strategies there are numerous programs available which work with both indigenous and underprivileged members of our community

Ashurst is active in the reconciliation space and does offer internships to aboriginal and torres strait islander law students

I think recruitment policy is based on merit, which i think is appropriate. in that way, an applicant's background is less relevant, if at all, than their calibre as a candidate

The firm tries very hard to remove biases from recruitment and do recruit from a diverse pool of law students, not just exclusively from seasonal clerkships

Programs aimed at this - such an indigenous work experience.

The firm had an indigenous student participate in a structured program of work experience.