Go To Court, signatory to the Diversity and Equality Charter

Go To Court Lawyers is pleased to announce that it is a Law Council of Australia’s Diversity and Equality Charter signatory.

Signatory to Charter on Diversity and EqualityBy becoming a signatory, Go To Court Lawyers is proud to commit to the following:

  • Treating everyone with respect and dignity, regardless of their sex, ethnicity, age, sexuality, disability, race, religion, culture or any other arbitrary features;
  • Fostering and creating equality through a supportive and understanding environment so that everyone can realise their maximum potential regardless of difference; and
  • Promoting and supporting a strong and fair legal profession which comprises of, accommodates, encourages and respects a diverse range of views and individuals.

Firm Partner, Michelle Makela explains that while Go To Court’s recruitment and human resourcing policies already reflect the principles of the charter, becoming a signatory the firm is an important public commitment to celebrating diversity.

Go To Court has a remarkable level of diversity, with women lawyers making up half of its staff. Three quarters of Go To Court’s Law Graduates are female which reflects the current trend of 62% of students graduating from law being female.

Go To Court Lawyers is an Australian law firm with 80 offices and visited offices across the country and a network of more than 700 exceptional and affordable lawyers. To speak directly to a lawyer for a free assessment with respect to a legal question, call our national legal hotline on 1300 636 846 or download the Go To Court App from the Apple App Store or Google Play Store.

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