Trainee Programme
William Fry has grown significantly in recent years. We are currently one of the highest recruiters of trainees in Ireland and we hire for the long term. We are ambitious and optimistic about the Firm’s future. The coming years will see some major developments in our practice – including a move to a new landmark building, purpose-built for the Firm’s requirements and reflecting the needs of our people and of the environment. So new Trainees will be joining us at a very important time.
What You Can Expect
In choosing to apply to the William Fry Trainee Programme, you are investing significantly in a promising career. Our goal is to reward your commitment with a trainee experience that is second to none – because your success is vital to the future of our business.
As a William Fry Trainee, you will benefit from a structured programme which provides opportunities to:
- Build technical legal knowledge and gain hands-on work experience as part of a professional team working on real cases
- Work in a variety of practice areas to help you decide which area of the law suits you best before qualification
- Contribute to high profile cases which shape the business and legal landscape
- Gain first-hand commercial insight through secondments to client organisations
- Acquire the non-legal skills you need to become a top-tier lawyer
The Firm and its trainees regularly review the Trainee Programme and individual training needs to ensure that we meet the highest quality standards. Your ideas on how to improve your training as you progress through the Firm are always welcomed and encouraged.