News

In-House Updates

A series of in-house updates highlights news, resources, and training opportunities relevant to in-house solicitors in the private and public sectors.

• Read the September 2024 In-House Update

Past In-House Updates are available under Resources.

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. 

• Watch the video
• Find out more about Younger Members Information Sessions

Events

In-house and Public Sector Conference 12 October 2023

Booking is now open for the Annual In-house and Public Sector Conference. Taking place on Thursday 12 October, this event will explore Artificial Intelligence (AI) and how in-house and public sector lawyers can deal with the new evolving Environmental Social and Governance (ESG) implications with a focus on what is coming down the line.

• Book your place

In-house and Public Sector Panel Discussion, 10 May 2023

On 10 May 2023 the In-house and Public Sector Committee and Law Society Skillnet hosted the annual panel discussion. It focused on the social aspects of Environmental Social and Governance (ESG) and its impact for in-house solicitors and the organisations/businesses they serve across the public and private sectors. You can read about the event in the June 2023 Gazette.

In-house and Public Sector Conference 12 October 2022

The 2022 Conference focused on two themes: Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) – why it’s important for in-house lawyers and the post pandemic employment shift. You can access Law Society Skillnet slides and materials below:

• In-house and Public Sector Annual Conference 2022 eBooklet

• Slides - Michelle Noone

You can also read about the event in the January/February 2023 Gazette 

In-house and Public Sector Panel Discussion, 19 May 2022

On 19 May 2022 the In-house and Public Sector Committee and Law Society Skillnet hosted the annual panel discussion in an online format. The theme was Environmental Social and Governance (ESG) and its impact for in-house solicitors and the organisations/businesses they serve across the public and private sectors.

You can also read about the event in the July 2022 Gazette.

In-house and Public Sector Conference - 14 October 2021

The 2021 Conference covered topics including: hybrid working, working from home, wellbeing, arbitration/jurisdiction clauses and Ireland for Law. You can access slides and materials below:

• In-house and Public Sector Conference eBooklet
• Rowena Hennigan paper - Wellbeing in home and hybrid working

You can also read about the event in the December 2021 Gazette. 

In-house and Public Sector Panel Discussion - 27 May 2021

On 27 May 2021, the In-house and Public Sector Committee, in partnership with Law Society Finuas Skillnet, held a Panel Discussion focusing on the practical side of remote working for in-house solicitors in the private public sectors at a time of fundamental change. Topics ranged from the employment law obligations that arise in this context, the future of the office, Data Protection to litigation and running cases remotely. Read about the event in the July 2021 Gazette.

Annual In-house and Public Sector Conference – 5 November 2020 

The Annual In-House & Public Sector Conference 2020 took place on 5 November 2020. Focused on enhancing the effectiveness of the in-house legal team, and developments in Legal Professional Privilege, this event was live online.

You can read about the event in the December 2020 Gazette.

• Please see the Speaker slides here.

In-house and Public Sector Panel Discussion 2020

The 2020 In-House Panel Discussion ‘Enhancing the Effectiveness of the In-house Legal Team’ discussed how in-house lawyers can achieve the ‘holy grail’ for the service professional – the role of trusted legal advisor. 

You can read about the event in the September 2020 Gazette.

More information and past events

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 or public sectors. You can see speaker presentations and other resources related to these events under Event Presentations in Resources. 

Diploma Courses for in-house solicitors

The Society’s Diploma Centre offers courses tailored for in-house solicitors in the private and public sectors, for instance their Certificate for Strategic Leadership for In-house.

• For information about their courses, visit the Diploma Centre section . view the list of Diploma Centre courses

For information about other courses, visit the Law Society Professional Training section.