News

A number of recent news items relevant for in-house solicitors are listed below.

• In the July Gazette, In-House and Public Sector Committee member Richard O’Sullivan discusses the unique challenges that an in-house practitioner may face, and offers further advice for a successful in-house career. Access the July Gazette
• The latest LawCare News Ireland has updates on the charity’s new webchat service, supports for legal professionals going through disciplinary proceedings, a new booklet on creating mentally healthy legal workplaces, and more. Read LawCare News Ireland
• The latest Gazette reports on the 16 May In-house and Public Sector Panel Discussion, which covered achieving and demonstrating value for money in external legal services. Read the Gazette online
• The Legal Services Regulatory Authority (LSRA) has invited submissions on proposals for reform of the education and training of legal practitioners. The Authority will hold a public symposium to discuss and examine proposals, on 19 September at the Croke Park Conference Centre. See details of the LSRA consultation process
• The Diploma Centre is seeking experienced and enthusiastic colleagues to collaborate on a new Certificate in Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR). If you have feedback and suggestions based on your organisation’s CSR work, or an interest in lecturing on the course, the Centre wants to hear from you. Collaborate on the new Certificate in Corporate Social Responsibility

Resources

Find some useful resources for in-house solicitors here.

• A new Law Society Returner Programme is due to commence in September. This initiative supports solicitors to relaunch their careers after a career break, typically because of family care responsibilities. See details of the 2019 Returners Programme
• The Law Society’s Public Affairs team has compiled a range of state supports available for companies that are preparing for Brexit, and a range of related useful information. Access the Law Society Brexit page

For a comprehensive list of all the services we offer members, please see the 2019 Member Services Directory.

Training

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

• The Diploma Centre will offer a Certificate in Strategic Leadership for the In-House Lawyer in January 2020. Designed for in-house counsel in both commercial and public sector organisations, this course will cover development of the in-house function, collaboration, and communication of the value of in-house legal services within an organisation. Find out more about the Certificate in Strategic Leadership for the In-House Lawyer
• The Annual In-House & Public Sector Conference will take place on 11 October 2019. Presented by the In-house and Public Sector Committee in collaboration with Law Society Finuas Skillnet, the conference will include a select group of eminent speakers and industry experts discussing the influence of technology on in-house solicitors. Book the 2019 In-House & Public Sector Conference

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 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 the in-house sector. Log in to find out about the In-House and Public Sector Committee.