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In-House Update - November 2025
Access news, resources and training for in-house solicitors in the private and public sectors.
News
Get the stats
The Law Society’s 2024 Annual Report is now available for the year ending 31 December 2024, and a report on the Audited Financial Statements. It provides insights into the organisation’s performance. You can read the Inhouse committee’s update of activities as well as the President’s report, top ten achievements, plus a wide range of interesting statistics about the profession.
Get a mentor
European Company Lawyers Association (ECLA) wants to hear from in-house solicitors in Ireland to participate in their Mentoring Project. Pairing senior and junior in-house lawyers across Europe - and different industries – facilitates professional growth and introduces more diverse perspectives on the role of in-house counsel. Apply to be a mentor or mentee, by the deadline of 20 November.
Get economics
A new KPMG report launched in October, commissioned by the Law Society and the Bar of Ireland, highlights Ireland’s legal sector’s impact on the economy.
Get in the loop
All Law Society members are invited to join the Annual General Meeting (AGM) on Thursday, 13 November at 6.30pm. This is a hybrid event so you can attend in-person or online.
Get familiar with Council
The provisional results of the Law Society Council election for 2025 are now available, after a meeting of the scrutineers agreed their report. Congratulations to the 16 candidates elected in the national election, and both candidates in the Connacht and Munster provincial elections.
Get up to date
Are your details correct? As the Practising Certificate and membership renewal approaches, check your work and contact details at the Law Society are accurate. These details are also used for Find a Solicitor and the Law Directory.
Get informed
In an era defined by trade wars, sanctions regimes, climate obligations, global conflicts and sweeping technology regulation, geopolitics has moved from the margins to the mainstream of corporate strategy, writes Adam Synnott.
Events and training
Reach the summit
General Counsel Summit. Emily Davy, CEO of President Ireland, joins our fireside chat on her career journey, leadership and lessons learned. A brilliant line up of speakers are confirmed, with more to come. Tuesday, 25 November, 9.30am to 12.30pm in Blackhall Place.
Public sector possibilities
Solicitor Training Contracts in the Public Sector Symposium gives guidance on the benefits of employing trainee solicitors in their organisations. Find out what is required to establish a successful solicitor training programme. Hear from senior public sector legal practitioners on the successful solicitor training programmes that they are operating. Thursday, 20 November at 10am, The Education Centre, Blackhall Place.
Wellness works
Law Society Psychological Services welcomes solicitors and trainees to discuss new research on the Trainee Counselling Service, Wellbeing at the Foundation of the Legal Profession. It’s based on eight years of feedback from over 500 trainee solicitors. The event will show how early investment in mental health builds confident, resilient lawyers and so strengthens the profession. Wednesday, 19 November, from 6.30pm in Blackhall Place
Rock-solid resilience
Law Society Skillnet is hosting a webinar to help in-house counsel with the unique challenges thrown up by their roles. The live online event this Wednesday from 12.30pm to 1.30pm provides one-hour CPD for professional development and solicitor wellbeing.
Something to sing about
All are welcome to attend a Choral Concert in aid of Dublin Simon Community and the Hope Foundation, as part of the Law Society’s Calcutta Run initiatives. Award-winning choirs Dublin New Voices and St. Brigid’s National School Castleknock Choir are set to uplift hearts with their vibrant performances. Tickets €50, all proceeds go directly to our charity partners. Canapés and mulled wine included. Friday, 21 November from 6.30pm in Blackhall Place
Solicitor Services
For any general queries relating to Law Society services or events, please contact solicitorservices@lawsociety.ie.
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What the In-House and Public Sector Committee do
The In-House and Public Sector Committee represents the views 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.
