Resources
In-House Update – December 2025
Your hub for news, resources and training for in-house solicitors in the private and public sectors.
Data haul
The In-house and Public Sector Committee has delved into the findings of the Law Society’s solicitor surveys of 2023 and 2025, gaining valuable knowledge from the data.
Human touch
Tech tools are no substitute for human judgement, the In-House and Public Sector Annual Conference heard at the Law Society’s In-House and Public Sector Annual Conference at Blackhall Place on 8 October.
You’ve been upgraded!
The upgraded Law Society website is live. Developed with solicitor feedback, you’ll find streamlined menus, a powerful search function and a cleaner layout. All to help you find information faster and with less effort.
View from the top
Over 150 in-house solicitors and colleagues joined the General Counsel Summit at the Law Society on 25 November for a vibrant discussion on leadership, career development and the evolving role of the in-house lawyer. Don’t miss our 2026 events – we’ll put them up here soon.
Inside the CSSO
Far removed from the glamour of courtroom dramas, the Chief State Solicitor’s Office provides a vital, if often unsung, service. It delivers critical legal advice, litigation, and transactional services that keep the wheels of Government turning smoothly.
Reading rev-up
The Law Society Library has expanded its solicitor services with ProView, a Thomson Reuter’s eBook platform. This web-based application is supported on most browsers and can be used on desktops, laptops, mobiles and offline. There’s access to all 41 Irish titles available from Round Hall too. Registration is free for Law Society members and students, with priority sign up for in-house solicitors.
Renewal deadline
Applications are open for the 2026 Practising Certificate (PC) Renewal. Completed applications with payments must be received by the Law Society by 1 February 2026.
Talkin’ about your Generative AI
The Law Society recently published guidance for solicitors on the ethical and responsible use of generative AI, including potential uses and limitations. Access a range of resources to help you use AI effectively and responsibly in legal practice.
EPA support
The Law Society has welcomed publication of new guidance by the Decision Support Service (DSS) to help create an emergency Enduring Power of Attorney (EPA). Two documents are published on the DSS website.
Diary dates: Events and training
Dive into In-house Practice
The Diploma in In-House Practice starts on 24 February, 2026. It’s an excellent grounding of the work, designed to give in-house lawyers – or aspirants – a comprehensive understanding of the varied, challenging and stimulating tasks that confront those working in business and in the public sector.
Regulation Recap: Small print to big picture
Regulation Recap 2025, this Thursday from 2pm, updates practitioners on key topics and recent developments in the world of regulation and professional standards.
Solicitor Services
We welcome queries on Law Society services or events. Email them to solicitorservices@lawsociety.ie.
Are you Linked In?
Your reminder that you can network with over 700 in-house colleagues across organisations using a private LinkedIn group. Another invaluable resource!
Spotlight on In-House and Public Sector Committee
The In-House and Public Sector Committee represents and promotes the interests of this segment of the profession. It also helps to support the Law Society in the exercise of its representative, educational and regulatory roles as they relate to in-house solicitors in the private and public sectors.
