News

Several news items are relevant for in-house solicitors.

• The first ever legal hackathon in Ireland explored the potential applications of blockchain. This technology has the potential to radically change the provision of in-house legal services. Read about Blockchain and the legal sector
• In-house practice is a rewarding but difficult profession, and problem-solving lawyers can find themselves more prone to anxiety. A new article from LawCare offers practical advice for solicitors experiencing anxiety. See wellbeing advice from LawCare
• A recent article on US website Above the Law discusses how in-house counsel can influence their organisation through external channels. Read tips to influence your employer from the outside

The next Gazette, featuring more in-house content, will be published in February 2018. You can view an archive of past Gazette articles relevant to the sector on the In-House and Public Sector Committee page.

Resources

Useful and timely resources for in-house solicitors are available below:

• The 2018 Practising Certificate (PC) form is now online, along with a membership-only application form and important guidance. Log in to access the PC / Membership area
• The Law Society Library has created useful reading lists on artificial intelligence and Brexit, two major issues facing the profession in both in-house and private practice. Download artificial intelligence and Brexit Reading lists
• Information on requirements for the 2018 CPD cycle, including the scheme booklet and a fillable record card, is now available. See CPD Scheme Information

Training

Training for in-house solicitors in the private and public sectors  is provided by the Diploma Centre and Law Society Professional Training.

• The Diploma Centre is seeking your feedback, which helps to deliver courses appropriate to the needs of the profession in a suitably accessible format. You will also have a chance to win a €100 restaurant voucher. Please complete the survey by Wednesday 28 February 2018. Have your say on 2018 Diploma Centre courses
• An April Planning & Environmental Law Master Class is aimed at all practitioners involved in both residential and commercial transactions. The course covers critical topics for solicitors working in the sector, including planning applications, CPOs, due diligence, the Habitats Directive and more. Book the Planning & Environmental Law Master Class

Social Media

A private In-House LinkedIn Group enables in-house solicitors to connect and network with colleagues across organisations.

• 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.