Paths to Practice: What In-House Lawyers Actually Do

When people think about legal careers, the focus is often on law firms. Yet many lawyers spend part — or even most — of their careers working inside companies, advising directly on commercial decisions, managing legal risk, and collaborating closely with business teams.

Despite this, in-house legal careers can often feel less visible to students and early-career lawyers, particularly for those trying to understand what the role actually involves and how lawyers move into these positions.

This session of Paths to Practice Live explores what it really means to work in-house and how these careers develop in practice.

We are joined by Saranya Mohan, Legal Coordinator at RA International and a former Senior Legal Associate in private practice in Dubai. Having worked both within a law firm and inside a company, Saranya brings a valuable perspective on how the work differs, what skills matter most, and how lawyers can position themselves for…