News

• The June Gazette featured a review of the recent In-House and Public Sector Panel Discussion, which covered setting up and managing an in-house legal function: Read the June Gazette
• The Financial Times is publishing a range of articles on the changing role of the in-house counsel. Read FT General Counsel
• The May Gazette features an article on the implications of the Planning and Development (Housing) and Residential Tenancies Act 2016, which is highly relevant for practitioners in the construction and property sector. Read Planning ahead? New legislation in the planning and renting sector.

For more updates, see Law Society News.

Resources

• Issues logging in? All solicitor and public user passwords reset on 12 June 2017 for essential website and security maintenance. If you need assistance logging in, please see our website help, or email webmaster@lawsociety.ie.
• The Law Society Library offers valuable services for in-house practitioners, including case law referencing, specialist books, and a resource pack for in-house practitioners. For more information, the Jan/Feb 2017 Gazette published an article on Library services for in-house practitioners.
• See contact details and access the catalogue in the Library area.

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.

• A range of new Diploma Centre courses cover issues including commercial contracts, employment law, planning law, and strategic development for in-house practice. See Diploma Centre Courses.
• The Law Society Finuas Executive Leadership Programme will return in October. This in-depth course is designed to help senior lawyers develop their leadership style and skills, managing themselves and their colleagues to achieve success. Book your place on the Executive Leadership Programme.

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