News

Recent news items relevant for in-house solicitors are listed below.

• The Society's latest figures, published in the Gazette, show the in-house sector continuing to grow, particularly in Dublin. Read the April Gazette
• The Workplace Relations Commission (WRC) has published a Code of Practice (CoP) on longer working. The code sets out best practice on the management of retirement in organisations, an issue which has come to the fore in employment law over the last five to ten years. Read about the Code of Practice on longer working
• It is the view of the Law Society that Practising Certificate fees are not a benefit-in-kind, since a solicitor employee cannot exercise their duties without payment of this fee. Read recent guidance on the tax treatment of Practising Certificate (PC) fees
• An article in the latest Gazette examines the role of Data Protection Officers (DPOs) under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), including the duties of data protection officers, when they are needed, and who should be appointed to the role. Read the April Gazette

Resources

Find useful resources for in-house solicitors here.

• The Career Support Service will launch the 55+ Options programme for solicitors on 15 May. 55+ Options is a programme of career support for solicitors, in their 50s, 60s and beyond who want to gain a good understanding of options, resources and supports open to them. Find out more about 55+ Options
• Recent submissions by the Law Society cover policing, the fifth programme of law reform, the Childcare Act 1991, and more. See recent Law Society submissions
• If you are considering recruitment of a trainee solicitor, you can access a range of Law Society resources online, including required forms, discounted member advertising, guidance for training solicitors, and other information. Access resources for hiring a trainee

Training

The Diploma Centre and Law Society Professional Training provide training for in-house solicitors in the private and public sectors.

• The Dublin In-House Panel Discussion will take place on 24 May 2018. Covering the theme of dealing with both internal and external change and upheaval, this discussion will be of relevance to all in-house solicitors, whether in the private or public sector and whether acting as sole practitioner, head of the in-house legal function or a member of the legal function team. Book the Dublin In-House Panel Discussion  
• The Limerick In-House Panel Discussion will take place on 26 September 2018. Also covering the issue of dealing with change and upheaval, this event will take place at the Strand Hotel. Book the Limerick In-House Panel Discussion
• The Diploma Centre will offer a Certificate in Company Secretarial Law & Practice, commencing in October 2018. Jointly awarded by the Law Society of Ireland and the Institute of Chartered Secretaries & Administrators (ICSA: The Governance Institute), this blended learning course offers a practical insight into company secretarial requirements in Ireland. Find out about the Certificate in Company Secretarial Law & Practice

Social Media

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

• Access the In-House LinkedIn Group

The In-House and Public Sector Committee

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