News

Some recent news items and articles are of relevance to the sector.

• A Gazette feature by Eamonn Kennedy addresses practical issues when working as an in-house solicitor, and differences between in-house and private practice. Read the August-September Gazette
• The application of artificial intelligence to the in-house legal function was explored in an article on the US website Above the Law
• The latest In-House and Public Sector Committee column in the Gazette examines the advantages and disadvantages of serving as a pension scheme trustee. Read the August-September Gazette

Resources

See details of Law Society resources that are helpful for in-house solicitors.

• The Public Affairs section of the Law Society website allows members to browse helpful information regarding lobbying regulation and public affairs resources. This includes information on the Regulation of Lobbying Act, guidelines for using lobbying.ie, and information on Designated Public Officials. Log in to access Public Affairs
• Bed and breakfast facilities at the Law Society are very useful for solicitors who may need to attend meetings in Dublin. Rooms are available from €45 per night to members of the Society. See details of bed and breakfast at the Law Society
• The Society’s official job site, legalvacancies.ie, offers a Job Alert email service. Users can subscribe via a private email, and tailor alerts to cover specific job types, locations, contract lengths and more. Sign up for Job Alerts

Training opportunities

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

• The In-House and Public Sector Committee’s Annual Conference takes place on 9 November, covering the role of in-house counsel in managing risk, building trust and leading. The key topic of GDPR will also be discussed from the perspective of the in-house sector. Book the Annual In-house and Public Sector Conference
• The new Diploma in Construction Law offers a comprehensive overview of the complex legal issues in the sector, covering topics including procurement, contract administration, and dispute resolution. See details of the Diploma in Construction Law

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 and liaises with Irish and international in-house representative bodies.

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