Community Involvement
MurphySchmidt has a long standing history of community support, positive culture and sound values. We believe that community involvement is an essential part of our professional responsibility and this sense of community is evident in every single aspect of our firm.
Some of the activities we undertake include:
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Public interest litigation
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Submissions on law reform
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Policy work
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Volunteer initiatives
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Sponsorships and donations
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Advice and support to charitable and community organisations
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Participation in mentoring programs
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Contributing to the continuing education of the Legal profession and other professionals
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Membership of the Queensland Law Society committees
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Contribution to the Law Council of Australia
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Membership of statutory bodies
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Lecturing in various discrete areas for Queensland universities
Our partners are also committed to encouraging and supporting our practitioners to contribute their significant expertise to help those who might otherwise not have access to justice. Some examples of the way in which we demonstrate this contribution include:
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a strong, whole of practice, involvement in LawRight (formerly QPILCH)
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partnering with the University of Queensland Pro Bono Centre
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involvement in many community organisations involved in education, sporting endeavours, caring and religion
At MurphySchmidt we support the belief that a positive contribution to the community and the environment enriches the lives of not only those who benefit, but also of those who contribute.