At William Fry, our people are known for the quality of their thinking. That means investing in exceptional professional and personal development.
We’re committed to giving you the skills, experience and perspective to think beyond the obvious, to see what others might miss and approach challenges from different angles. That’s why our learning and development programmes are continuously evolving, with innovative, award-winning approaches that help you become the kind of future thinker our clients and our firm need.
Our awards recognise the quality, innovation and impact of our traineeship and early careers programmes.
Recognised for excellence and innovation
- Awarded Bronze for Best Graduate Development and Training Programme 2026 in the Specialist/Professional Training Programme category – (GradIreland Awards 2026)
- Best Student Marketing Campaign – Nominee (GradIreland Awards 2026)
- Best in Law – Nominee (GradIreland Awards 2025 & 2026)
- Best Internship Programme – Nominee (GradIreland Awards 2025 & 2026)
- Ranked the Most Innovative Law Firm in Ireland, by the Financial Times Innovative Lawyer Report 2025 & 2026.
- Best Graduate Training Programme – Legal Traineeship (Education Awards 2025)
- Excellence in Skills Development – Winner ‘STRIVE’ coaching programme (Professional Services Management Awards, London 2025)
- Most Innovative Law Firm in Ireland – (FT Innovative Lawyers 2025)
- Learning & Development Organisation of the Year – Finalist (L&DI Excellence in Learning Awards 2025)
From our award-winning STRIVE coaching programme to being ranked the Most Innovative Law Firm in Ireland by the Financial Times Innovative Lawyers Report in 2025 and 2026, there are plenty of examples of how we invest in your future. It’s also recognition of the way we work and the environment you’ll be joining.
