Diversity is in Bakers DNA, being an international law firm. I see a lot of diversity in our offices and think we do really well at fostering an inclusive environment.
Graduate, Melbourne - 10 Sep 2024
While we have diversity committees and initiatives, the Firm could hire / comprise of more diverse individuals (different cultural backgrounds, sexuality, etc.)
Graduate, Melbourne - 03 Sep 2024
Baker Women, Baker DNA and Baker Pride are all really great initiatives.
Graduate, Sydney - 03 Sep 2024
I think that the company's commitment to diversity could be better - in particular the cultural diversity of the firm could be improved at the senior level. While the cultural diversity of the firm is strong at the junior level, there are not many partners and special counsel who are culturally diverse.
Associate, Melbourne - 03 Sep 2024
Good committees for diversity and inclusion, women and the LGBTIQA+ community, however I think industry wide it's a trend that firms still lack genuine diversity throughout the firm.
Graduate, Melbourne - 03 Sep 2024
There are mentoring circles for people of diverse backgrounds which is very beneficial
Junior Associate, Sydney - 03 Sep 2024
We have committee for all groups. We ensure that applicants can state whether they wish to connect people from their background as well. I personally found that very helpful.
Graduate, Melbourne - 03 Sep 2024
There are committees at Bakers which are focused on diversity, the LGBTIQA+ community, health and wellbeing and women. They run events, prepare panels and work on Bakers internal policies on diversity in relation to recruitment, retention, promotion and other topics.
Junior Associate, Melbourne - 03 Sep 2024
Baker DNA and Baker Women are two committees.
Graduate, Sydney - 03 Sep 2024
There are lots of initiatives at the firm regarding diversity - we have lots of committees and programs, which run their own events that you can attend. The firm is making a big effort in this way, and I am proud to work here because of it.
Associate, Melbourne - 03 Sep 2024
Committees and keen members across all areas. Particular involvement in LGBTIQ and that has shown in recruitment, retention and promotion. Can't comment on maternity etc.
Midlevel, Sydney - 20 May 2021
My impressions are that this is good. The Firm has a genuine and visible commitment to these issues, and communicates about them regularly. There is no "stigma" about discussing or expressing interest in these areas, and events arranged around them are generally very well attended by the Firm's employees (both lawyers and non-lawyers).
Midlevel, Melbourne - 20 May 2021
Firm promotes all of these and has multiple committees to support these.
Graduate, Melbourne - 19 May 2021
Strong presence of the Diversity and Inclusion sectors. I think we try really hard in this space, especially women in partnership and the wellbeing space. Notice a lot of women in the office, but more are needed at the partner levels. Difficult to comment on LGBTIQ+ and ethnic minorities due to the office being quieter and there being less social events.
Graduate, Sydney - 12 May 2021
Baker McKenzie has a strong stance on key issues such as women's rights, LGBTIQ+ and ethnic minorities. There are key goals known to all regarding our Firm's stance on these issues, as well as strategies to achieve such goals. A great example is the 40/40/20 gender strategy.
Graduate, Sydney - 11 May 2021
Probably one of the most diverse firms I have ever worked at, and this is probably as a result of the international nature of the Firm.
Midlevel, Sydney - 11 May 2021