News

• The annual ACC Europe conference takes place virtually from 25 to 27 May, offered at a significantly reduced rate of €125 for Law Society members. To avail of this discount, enter LAWSOC into the promotional code box on the registration form and that will automatically discount the fee payable. View conference details
• In the latest Gazette, Duncan Grehan explains international law practice post-Brexit and solicitors’ practising certificates in Ireland. Read the Gazette
• A new Skills Connect initiative developed by Law Society Finuas Skillnet, in partnership with Skillnet Ireland, supports solicitors who are out of work and who would like to develop a new specialism in construction law. Find out more about Skills Connect
• The European Commission has adopted a Communication on Business Taxation for the 21st century. It sets out both long-term and short-term visions, taking account of the progress made in the G20/OECD discussions on global tax reform. View the EU Commission announcement
• Tánaiste Leo Varadkar has extended eligibility for the €60m Small Business Assistance Scheme for COVID (SBASC) to include businesses operating from a non-rateable premise like a home business or yard. The Tánaiste is also relaunching the Micro Enterprise Assistance Scheme so that businesses with a turnover of less than €50,000 can apply for a grant of €1,000 to help with fixed costs, to include legal fees. Read the story on Gazette.ie

Resources

• On 6 May, Crowe Ireland (on behalf of the Law Society) issued the Dignity Matters survey to everyone on the Roll of Solicitors who has ever practised in Ireland. If you have not received your individual survey link, it can be resent to you. See what to do
• The Law Society is inviting applications for both mentors and mentees for this year’s Women in Leadership mentoring programme. Expressions of interest must be received by Friday 25 June 2021. Find out more and apply

Training

• The In-house and Public Sector Committee and Law Society Finuas Skillnet have organised a panel discussion on Remote Working and the In-house Solicitor. This live webinar on 27 May will cover topics including employment law obligations around remote work, the future of the office, the right to switch off, and running cases remotely. Book your place
• The Diploma Centre's free Massive Open Online Course (MOOC), focusing on environmental law and climate change, began on Tuesday 18 May, but you can still join in. Topics covered include many issues relevant to in-house practice, including renewable energy, enforcement of environmental regulations, and more. Join the MOOC

Social Media

In-house solicitors can connect and network with colleagues across organisations using a private LinkedIn group.

• Access the In-House LinkedIn Group  

About the In-House and Public Sector Committee

The In-House and Public Sector Committee aims to represent the views and promote the interests of this segment of the profession, while supporting the Law Society in the exercise of its representative, educational and regulatory roles as they relate to in-house solicitors in the private and public sectors. Log in to find out about the In-House and Public Sector Committee.