{"id":20992,"date":"2023-08-24T16:30:42","date_gmt":"2023-08-24T06:30:42","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/explorecareers.emotedigital.com.au\/?p=20992"},"modified":"2024-01-22T12:50:14","modified_gmt":"2024-01-22T01:50:14","slug":"ashursts-commitment-empowering-communities-and-young-grads","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/explorecareers.com.au\/ashursts-commitment-empowering-communities-and-young-grads\/","title":{"rendered":"Ashurst’s Commitment: Empowering Communities and Young Grads"},"content":{"rendered":"
Ready for a career where you can truly leverage your skills, experience, knowledge and personal values to make a difference?<\/p>\n
In a world where corporate success is often measured solely by profits and market dominance, Ashurst, a leading international law firm, stands out for their commitment to pro bono work and community engagement.<\/p>\n
With a strong belief that corporations have a social responsibility beyond their bottom line, Ashurst<\/a> has created a powerful platform for young graduates like you to make a meaningful impact from the outset in your legal career<\/a>.<\/p>\n Ashurst’s dedication to pro bono work goes beyond just offering legal services for the underserved; it’s about using their legal expertise to create a lasting positive impact on society.<\/p>\n Through pro bono initiatives, the firm tackles pressing social issues that extend from access to justice to human rights and environmental sustainability.<\/p>\n In 2022, Ashurst won Pro Bono Program of the Year<\/a> at the Australian Law Awards for their dedicated Modern Slavery Action Plan<\/a>, which honours not only the firm’s Founder but also his daughters who were also committed to the abolition of slavery and who were not recognised in their lifetimes.<\/p>\n Their Social Impact Program<\/a> aims to enhance access to opportunities for marginalised individuals facing financial difficulties. Ashurst leverages their team’s non-legal expertise to assist communities in need and partner organisations worldwide.<\/p>\n By leveraging their legal acumen in these ways, Ashurst empowers individuals who otherwise lack the resources to access justice.<\/p>\nPro Bono Advocacy: Beyond Legal Expertise<\/strong><\/h4>\n
The Importance of Giving Back<\/strong><\/h4>\n