With the recurring mantra of “do more with less,” in-house legal departments are seeking new ways to create efficiencies in all aspects of their practice while continuing to increase their effectiveness. Of all the areas getting a fresh look, professional development is arguably one in which a new paradigm will have the greatest impact on the long-term success of the law department. By combining components of new law firm training programs with industry and business-specific approaches, in-house departments can effectively educate, motivate and enhance productivity for all levels of in-house counsel.