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In-House Update – January 2026
Essential news, resources and training for in-house solicitors in the private and public sectors.
Quickfire news
Diary date
Applications for the 2026 Practising Certificate (PC) Renewal close on Sunday, 1 February 2026. Completed applications, including payments, must be received by the Law Society by this date.
Contract update
The Law Society has published a new Combined Building Agreement / Contract for Sale 2026. It should be used for all new homes (houses and apartments) in residential estates on and after 1 February 2026 but can be used from 1 January 2026.
In-house boost
At the recent Future of Legal Practice Summit for trainees at the Law Society, Director General Mark Garrett, told trainees that the in-house sector was increasingly important, and soon expected to account for 30% of the profession.
Get on the climate case
The development of ‘framework’ and ‘climate-adjacent’ litigation in the Irish courts mirrors a broader global trend that harnesses the power of law to hold governments and institutions accountable for climate commitments. Rose Wall shares in the Gazette article, Bear necessities.
Law of the land
The connoisseur of conveyancing and land-law leader, Prof John Wylie, reflects on decades of Irish property-law transformation. In The land lord, he talks to Mary Hallissey about critical reforms and the ongoing persistent challenges of dismantling archaic legislation.
Learn, study, share
Diploma in In-House Practice
Booking is now open to join the Diploma in In-House Practice starting on Tuesday 24 February 2026 at 6pm. This course is designed to provide in-house lawyers or aspiring in-house lawyers with a comprehensive understanding of the varied, challenging, and stimulating work that confronts those working in business and in the public sector.
AML webinar
The Law Society’s AML Unit is partnering with the State’s Financial Intelligence Unit (FIU) and the Revenue Commissioners to run a free webinar on 17 February at 2.30pm. Topics will include suspicious transactions and filing reports using the goAML portal.
Solicitor Services
We want to hear from you! If you have any queries relating to Law Society services or events, contact solicitorservices@lawsociety.ie.
LinkedIn to your network
Did you know you can connect and network with over 760 in-house colleagues across different organisations using a private LinkedIn group? Don’t miss out!
In-House and Public Sector Committee explained
The In-House and Public Sector Committee aims to represent the views and promote the interests of this segment of the profession, while helping 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.
