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In-house networks and groups

Find other networks of in-house solicitors so you can connect with your peers.

14 May 2025

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All in-house solicitors

In-house Network

The In-house Network is the community for in-house lawyers working in the corporate and public sectors, not-for-profit organisations and charities.

We provide a supportive environment for in-house lawyers to share best practice and discuss current topics and challenges.

To join the network, follow us in My LS by adding 'in-house' to your favourite topics.

Local law societies

Independent local law societies and community groups offer help and support at a local level. They offer opportunities to network and get involved in training and events.

Find your local law society

General Counsel Network

The General Counsel Network is a UK-based community for in-house lawyers and general counsel, offering peer collaboration and events.

Crafty Counsel

Crafty Counsel is a community where in-house legal across the world can grow their network, nurture their career, and cultivate their resources.

Visit the Crafty Counsel website

O Shaped

O Shaped is a community that partners with law firms, legal educators and in-house legal teams to build their O Shaped skillsets through training, consulting, coaching and assessments.

Visit the O Shaped website

Public sector

Government Legal Profession

GLD is the single largest provider of legal services to government and has legal teams providing advisory services to nearly all the main Whitehall departments.

Visit GOV.UK

Lawyers in Local Government

Lawyers in Local Government is the professional membership body representing, promoting and supporting the interests of local government legal or governance officers working within a local authority.

Visit the Lawyers in Local Government website

Corporate sector

Association of Corporate Counsel

The Association of Corporate Counsel is a global bar association that promotes the common professional and business interests of in-house counsel through information, education, networking opportunities and advocacy initiatives.

Visit the Association of Corporate Counsel website

Corporate Legal Operations Consortium

The Corporate Legal Operations Consortium is a peer-driven, not-for-profit, member community focused on transforming the business and practice of law.

Visit the Corporate Legal Operations Consortium website

Disruptive GC Network

The Disruptive GC Network is an independent network for general counsels and heads of legal of early-stage, high-growth disruptive businesses.

Visit the Disruptive GC Network website

European Company Lawyers Association

The European Company Lawyers Association is the umbrella organisation for 22 company lawyer associations in Europe and represents the common interests of European company lawyers.

Visit the European Company Lawyers Association website

GC100

GC100 is the voice of general counsel and company secretaries working in FTSE 100 companies. Its aim is to engage with government, regulators and policymakers to provide practical and business-focused input on law and regulation which impacts on the largest UK listed companies.

Visit the Practical Law UK website

GC Connect

GC Connect is a forum that fosters connectivity and collaboration among the FTSE 250 general counsel and company secretary community.

Follow GC Connect FTSE 250 on LinkedIn

International Bar Association Corporate Counsel Forum

The International Bar Association (IBA) Corporate Counsel Forum is a forum within the IBA for discussion, education and spokesmanship by, for and among corporate counsel, respecting the proper role and expectations of the professional acting for a corporation and to offer an in-house perspective to the IBA and its members.

Visit the IBA website

Not-for-profit organisations and charities

Association of Lawyers in Intergovernmental Finance and Development Organisations

The Association of Lawyers in Intergovernmental Finance and Development Organisations (ALIFDO) bring together lawyers working for intergovernmental organisations committed to finance or development.

Visit the ALIFDO website

Charity Law Association

The Charity Law Association Limited provides a forum to exchange ideas and information on charity law and the impact of law on charities.

Visit the Charity Law Association website

The in-house ethics framework is not legal advice but represents the Law Society’s view of good practice in this area.

It is not intended to be the only standard of good practice that can be followed and it is not a requirement that it must be followed.

The in-house ethics framework does not necessarily provide a defence to complaints of misconduct.

While we have taken care to ensure the framework is up to date and useful, we will not accept any legal liability in relation to it.

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Explore the in-house ethics framework

Each element of the in-house ethics framework has been designed to offer structured support for different aspects of ethical practice.

It can be used flexibly, whether as a reference tool, a basis for discussion within legal teams, or a foundation for organisational policies and procedures.

The elements can be viewed in any order.

In-house networks and groups

All in-house solicitors

In-house Network

Local law societies

General Counsel Network

Crafty Counsel

O Shaped

Public sector

Government Legal Profession

Lawyers in Local Government

Corporate sector

Association of Corporate Counsel

Corporate Legal Operations Consortium

Disruptive GC Network

European Company Lawyers Association

GC100

GC Connect

International Bar Association Corporate Counsel Forum

Not-for-profit organisations and charities

Association of Lawyers in Intergovernmental Finance and Development Organisations

Charity Law Association

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