News

• The July Gazette features an article with useful advice from Richard O’Sullivan, an experienced in-house practitioner, on carving out a career within the sector. Read the July Gazette
• The profession was recently targeted in a widespread phishing scam. Read the Scam Warning
• An article in the July Gazette discusses the definition of a ‘Protected Disclosure, when an employee is protected, and what employers should do where a protected disclosure is made. Read the July Gazette

For more updates, see Law Society News.

Resources

• Legal Vacancies Job Alerts let you receive tailored emails when suitable roles are advertised on our website. You can specifically request alerts for roles in the public sector, full-time or part-time positions, and filter roles by county. You can also receive emails to a private or personal address. Sign up for Job Alerts 
• LawCare is a charity providing free and confidential support to legal professionals at all stages of their career. You can access a range of information to support positive mental health on the LawCare website, or call the helpline on 1800 991801
• LawWatch, a free weekly newsletter, regularly features case law and legislative updates with a bearing on in-house practice. The newsletter also highlights relevant journal articles for the sector. Sign up for LawWatch 

To discuss issues affecting the sector, and share useful resources, join the Law Society In-House LinkedIn Group.

Training opportunities

The Law Society Diploma Centre and Law Society Professional Training provide training tailored to the needs of in-house practitioners.

• The Annual In-House and Public Sector Conference will take place on 9 November 2017. A select group of eminent speakers and industry experts will speak about the role of in-house counsel in managing risk, building trust and leading. The GDPR will also be discussed from the perspective of the in-house sector. Book the In House and Public Sector Conference
• The Diploma Centre, in association with the Northumbria Law School, will offer an innovative new LLM Employment Law in Practice course this September. The course is specifically designed for those who have completed the Diploma in Employment Law, providing an opportunity to achieve a further recognised academic qualification. See the LLM Employment Law in Practice
• Booking is also still open for a Cork event, The In-house Solicitor - Setting Up a Legal Function and Key Responsibilities, on 21 September 2017. Pre-lunch interactive workshop sessions will focus on the role and responsibilities of the in-house solicitor and the practicalities of setting up the in-house function, with an afternoon session covering compliance and commercial contracts. Book the in-house Cork conference

The In-House and Public Sector Committee

The In-House and Public Sector Committee of the Law Society supports solicitors across the sector with guidance and information, liaison with Irish and international in-house representative bodies, and other actions.

• Find out more about the In-House and Public Sector Committee of the Law Society