Resources
See below for additional resources for in-house solicitors in the public and private sectors:
In-House Updates
In-House Updates highlights news, resources, and training opportunities relevant to in-house solicitors in the private and public sectors. Access recent updates via the links below:
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Career information session
A recent Information Session for younger members and trainee solicitors offered practical guidance on securing and succeeding in an in-house role. The discussion, between Donna McGrath and Maeve Delargy, is available to view in full on the Law Society's YouTube channel.
Law Society Library
The Law Society Library’s In-house Lawyers Resource Pack has been updated. View a list of books and journal articles available to borrow or purchase. For more about the library and to access the catalogue, visit the Library page.
Regulatory Guide for In-House Solicitors Employed in the Corporate & Public Sectors
In September 2017, the Society’s Regulation Department produced their Regulatory Guide for In-house Solicitors Employed in the Corporate and Public Sectors.
The Practice Regulation Section of the Regulation Department will provide guidance on these matters, and can be contacted regarding queries at pc@lawsociety.ie or phone 01 879 8700.
A Guide for In-house Solicitors Employed in the Corporate and Public Sectors
The committee has produced an updated Guide for In-house Solicitors Employed in the Corporate and Public Sectors.
- Access the digital Guide for In-house Solicitors Employed in the Corporate and Public Sectors
- Download the PDF
The Committee cannot provide legal advice, but rather offers guidance based on members' own practical career experiences.
If there is a matter that you would like to raise with the committee please contact the committee’s Secretary, Louise Campbell, l.campbell@lawsociety.ie or phone 01 881 5712.
Practice Notes
- December 2022 - Practising Certificate 2023: Notice to all practising solicitors
- June 2021 - In-house Solicitors and Pro Bono Work
- July 2020 - Legal Professional Privilege
- July 2020 - Legal Professional Privilege and In-House Counsel
- April 2012 - Communication with the client of another solicitor - an in-house or public sector solicitor.
- February 2012 - Prohibition on practising as a solicitor without a practising certificate - solicitors cannot be legal executives or paralegals.
For other practice notes, see Law Society Practice Notes
Event presentations
The Committee organises many events in association with Law Society Professional Training to meet the unique training needs of solicitors working in-house in the private and public sectors. You can see speaker presentations and other resources related to some past events below.
Annual In-house and Public Sector Conference – 11 October 2019
The 2019 Conference covered Technology – The Influence on In-house Counsel. You can read an article about the Conference in the December 2019 Gazette, and access speaker slides below:
- Read the December 2019 Gazette – Show, Don’t Tell.
- See the Speaker slides in case you missed the Conference.
In-House and Public Panel Discussion – 16 May 2019
On 16 May 2019, the In-house and Public Sector Committee, in partnership with Law Society Finuas Skillnet, held a Panel Discussion focusing on enhancing and demonstrating value, sourcing and managing legal services. Read about the event in the July 2019 Gazette.
Annual In-house and Public Sector Conference – 8 November 2018
The 2018 Conference covered change and upheaval in the role of in-house counsel. You can read an article about the Conference in the January/February 2019 Gazette, and access speaker slides below:
Annual In-house and Public Sector Panel Discussion – 24 May 2018 and 26 September 2018
The Panel Discussions held on 24 May 2018 dealt with internal and external change and upheaval. Read about the event in the July 2018 Gazette.
A Panel Discussion on the same theme was also held in Limerick, on 26 September 2018.
Annual In-house and Public Sector Conference – 9 November 2017
The 2017 Conference covered the role of in-house counsel in managing risk, building trust and leading. You can read an article about the Conference in the December 2017 Gazette, and access speaker presentations below:
Annual In-house and Public Sector Panel Discussion – 4 May 2017
The 2017 panel discussion focused on setting up and managing an in-house legal function.
- Read about the event in the June 2017 Gazette
Annual In-house and Public Sector Conference – 10 November 2016
The 2016 Conference explored the unique opportunity and challenge of showing leadership in a time of unprecedented change for the profession and the country. You can read an article about the Conference in the December 2016 Gazette, and access speaker presentations below: