This course has been designed for in-house counsel in both commercial and public sector organisations who wish to contribute to the growth and direction of their organisation through the development of their own in-house practice. Along with addressing the needs of in-house counsel who advise as part of an in-house legal team, in the design of the course, we have taken into account that many in-house counsel today may, in fact, be the sole legal adviser within the organisation.
The phenomenal growth in in-house legal service provision demonstrates the value in having legal services managed within the organisation. As in-house lawyers increasingly become ‘trusted advisors’ for their organisations, the need to be able to communicate and operate effectively within a non-traditional legal environment is essential.
Developing the in-house function and the delivery of legal services that meet the needs of the organisation requires an understanding of how the organisation itself works. Collaborating and managing the intricacies of the organisation’s structure, requires innovative solutions – how well equipped are in-house lawyers to identify, promote, and communicate these solutions to the organisation?
This course harnesses participants’ commercial awareness and focuses on developing the capability to identify opportunities for expansion and innovation, along with the know-how to take advantage.
The course essentially focuses on the ‘business of doing legal business’ and takes a practical approach: during the course, you will work on a plan of action to enable you and your in-house practice to increase your foothold within the organisation, to improve service delivery in an existing practice area, or to diversify into a new one.
You will develop and pitch a course of action that complements the existing expertise and know-how within the legal function.
The programme is based on the following scheme and covers key themes as listed below:
| Value Proposition | Value proposition canvas: Investigating how you and your function creates value for the organisation |
| In-house service engagement | Diversification and integration of legal services; Harnessing synergy with the organisation. |
| Opportunities and Innovation | Identifying opportunities for developing and enhancing the in-house function. |
You will:
The workshop is a key feature of this course. It is designed to be interactive and to consolidate knowledge. The workshop date is as follows:
| Workshop | Date | Time |
| 1 | 18 November 2026 | TBC |
Oral presentation and completion of assessment.
| College | Law Society of Ireland - Diploma Centre |
| Course ID | 202331 |
| Course Location | Dublin |
| Location Postcode | Dublin 7 |
| Course Type | Micro-credential |
| Awarding Body | Law Society of Ireland |
| Course Start Date | 14th October 2026 |
| Course End Date | 18th November 2026 |
| Course Duration | 1 month |
| Course Time | Lectures and workshops on Wednesday evenings |
| Course Fee | € 950.00 |
| Entry Requirements | The course is suitable for: Established in-house counsel in both commercial and public sector organisations interested in leveraging their expertise and role as trusted advisors, raising their profile and value within the organisation, and expanding the influence exercised by the in-house function. |
Programme objectives On completion of this training programme, participants will have: An excellent understanding of the key legal issues pertaining to current pensions law and practice and trusteeship in Ireland.
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