In-House Update – June 2025
20/06/2025 11:55:31Access news, resources and training for in-house solicitors in the private and public sectors.
News
It’s Back to the Future II as we assess the dominant trends from the Law Society’s second survey of the solicitors’ profession. What are the major challenges, how are solicitors facing them – and what opportunities lie on the horizon? Mark Garrett dons the smart glasses
The European Company Lawyers Association’s General Assembly was hosted from 3-4 April at the Law Society. ‘Où est la bibliothèque?’ asks Mark Hallissey in her article for the June Gazette.
We need you! The Law Society Council represents all solicitors in Ireland and needs diverse voices from every corner of the profession. With the in-house sector at 27% and growing, it’s even more important to have in-house solicitors involved in decision-making for the profession. Nominations open online on 19 August so why not consider putting yourself forward? If curious to learn more about what’s involved, check out interviews with five members who talk about why they ran for election and what they hope to achieve in this April article.
The European Company Lawyers Association (ECLA) would like to highlight their annual conference – “The 42nd Anniversary General Counsel Forum Europe” with the motto ‘Europe in Motion’, on 15 and 16 September, in Madrid, Spain. Early Bird tickets with exclusive member discounts are available now. This ECLA event offers a great opportunity to connect with your peers across Europe, and to learn from a broad variety of experience. It brings together legal leaders from 30+ countries.
In case of any questions, please contact ECLA directly at tristan.sessoms@ecla.eu.
Resources
Need staff in your workplace? The Law Society’s Legal Vacancies website is recognised as the number one location for legal jobs in Ireland. The website receives over 202,000 visits, with 1.5 million page views annually. Reduced rates are available for Law Society members. Use the Legal Vacancies service to find solicitors, legal secretaries, and other staff for your offices across Ireland.
Solicitor Services
For any general queries relating to Law Society services or events, please contact solicitorservices@lawsociety.ie.
Training
The Annual In-house and Public Sector Conference will take place on 8 October in Blackhall Place from 9.30am to 1.15pm. This year the conference will focus on the theme of ‘Adapting and Thriving in Transformative Times’. Experts will provide insights into recent developments relevant for in-house practitioners in an ever-changing landscape including practical application of Artificial Intelligence technologies, adapting and managing change, building flexibility and resilience, leading teams, nurturing a positive workplace culture and positioning Irish law on the international stage. 3.5 hours of CPD in professional development and solicitor wellbeing is available.
The award-winning Law School at the Law Society of Ireland is proud to introduce our tailored range of specialised micro-credentials across key areas of law. These short, online courses are designed to equip participants with both legal expertise and practical skills, making them the ideal stepping stones for career advancement. Earn 15 hours CPD per course plus the opportunity to qualify for a Diploma.
We invite you to RSVP now for the third annual Law Society Well Within the Law festival. The theme is ‘This is Absurd’ and the event is taking place on Wednesday, 3 September from 5pm to late at Blackhall Place. Join your colleagues for a range of discussions and activities as we gather in a festival atmosphere to celebrate what makes us stronger, more connected and well within the law.
Social Media
In-house solicitors can connect and network with 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.