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In-House Update – July 2025
Access news, resources and training for in-house solicitors in the private and public sectors.
News
At a recent panel discussion on public sector careers hosted by the Law Society’s In-House and Public Sector Committee, legal experts spotlighted the public sector as a hub for rewarding, diverse careers – and a compelling alternative to private practice.
Over 150 representatives from the legal profession, government, policymakers, NGOs and civil society organisations attended an enlightening Summer School, the first from the Law Society’s Centre for Justice and Law Reform.
In a high-pressure profession, ‘reflexivity’ – the capacity for honest self-monitoring – is not just helpful, it’s essential for sustainable, ethical, and effective legal practice.
Over 200 in-house solicitors and colleagues joined the General Counsel Summit at the Law Society on 24 June for a morning of fireside chats with some of Ireland’s leading General Counsel, exploring the theme of ‘Career Journeys, Leadership and Lessons Learned’. With over 500 expressions of interest, this event quickly booked out and highlights the need for continued connection with our in-house colleagues. If you are interested in future related events or have any queries, please contact Inhousenetwork@lawsociety.ie
In the recent solicitor survey conducted by the Law Society, 74% of respondents stated that the international political environment was a key challenge facing the profession. Book now for the first instalment of the 2025 ‘In Conversation With…’ Series to hear our guest speakers discuss the challenges and opportunities arising from geopolitical uncertainty. Join Thomas Wright, Brookings Institution and previous special adviser to the Biden Administration and Jackie King, Executive Director at Ibec Global, on Wednesday 23 July from 1.15pm – 2.00pm. This online session will be chaired by Mark Garrett, Director General.
Resources
The Law Society’s library has created a practical guide for legal practitioners on mitigating the risks of hallucinations in Artificial Intelligence (AI) generated case law searches. The library recommends that you check the results of any AI generated searches against reliable sources to verify that the cases exist. The two-page guide lists authoritative sources for Irish superior court judgments, including both open access and subscription-based databases and a citation index for unreported and reported Irish case law.
Download the first in a series of resources to help enhance cyber security knowledge for all legal staff. Cyber Security Basics is designed so that everyone can attain a baseline understanding of threats and good practice that reduces cyber security risk.
Solicitor Services
For any general queries relating to Law Society services or events, please contact solicitorservices@lawsociety.ie.
Training
You’re invited to the Annual In-house and Public Sector Conference on 8 October in Blackhall Place from 9.30am to 1.15pm. The conference is focused on the theme of Adapting and Thriving in Transformative Times and will explore the role of the in-house lawyer in a dynamic global landscape. Our expert speakers from both the private and public sectors will cover topics from the practical aspects of using AI for the In-house lawyer, to the Ireland for Law initiative and how to manage an evolving work, regulatory and business environment. You’ll earn 3.5 hours of CPD in professional development and solicitor wellbeing for attending.
Due to popular demand, two more workshops on Artificial Intelligence (AI) are being held in Dublin to support solicitors in practice.This training is aimed at solicitors across all practice areas. Only 20 places are available per workshop,taking place on 16 September in Blackhall Place.
Social Media
Did you know you can connect and network with over 700 in-house colleagues across organisations using a private LinkedIn group?
About 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 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.
