2012 Diploma in In-House Practice

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How to apply
To pay online click on the Book Now tab on this page.  To pay by cheque or EFT please follow the instructions attached – How To Apply.  Please note the closing date of this course is Friday 14th September 2012.

Course objectives
This course is designed to provide in-house lawyers or aspiring in-house lawyers with a comprehensive understanding of the varied, challenging and stimulating work that confronts those working in business and in the public sector. The in-house role has evolved from a traditional role of ‘head of legal’ to a more dynamic, high-level and business oriented position. Feedback from in-house lawyers confirms that you are obliged to ‘wear many hats’, negotiate with a variety of stakeholders and may need to alter your mindset as you are removed from the relative comfort zone of practice.   

Learning outcomes
On successful completion of this diploma participants will:

• Recognise the varied role of the in-house lawyer and the many business and interpersonal skills that the position requires.
• Assess how to manage the expectations of business and juggle competing interests of various stakeholders.
• Grasp the various risk management issues which arise in business situations.
• Examine a number of substantive legal topics that confront in-house counsel such as commercial contracts, employment, compliance, governance, procurement and data protection.
• Appreciate when to seek advice from external counsel and how to maximise the benefit of counsel and manage the process effectively.  

Need more information?
To download further information on the course syllabus, programme structure, course lecturers and tutors and information in relation to who the course will appeal to, download the Diploma in In-House Practice course outline.  

If you have any further queries, please contact the diploma team on diplomateam@lawsociety.ie and we will be happy to reply to you.

The Diploma Programme winner ‘Law School of the Year’ award
at the inaugural Irish Law Awards 2012