FAQ

• When can I apply for the Traineeship Programme?

  You can apply during your third or final year in university, or as a postgraduate. Applications for the William Fry Traineeship Programme open in September every year. Candidates must apply via the online application process on the trainee website. Interviews are normally held in November and offers made soon afterwards.

• When can I apply for the Summer Internship Programme?

  You can apply once you have completed two years of your university course. Applications for the Summer Internship Programme open in December every year. Candidates must apply via the online application process on the trainee website. Interviews are normally held in February/March and offers made soon afterwards. The Internship Programme traditionally takes place for the month of June.

• Do I have to be a law graduate to apply?

  No, we consider candidates from all academic disciplines. But you do need an excellent academic record, some work experience (not necessarily legal) and a strong desire to become a leading solicitor in a Commercial Law firm.

• Do I have to pass my FE-1 exams before applying?

  No. You can apply before you sit your FE-1 exams, but you must pass them before you start with us. For more information on when these exams are held and what they cover please consult the Law Society of Ireland website www.lawsociety.ie

• If my application was not successful before, can I apply again?

  Of course. Tell us what you have done since you last applied and we would be delighted to consider you again.

• When can I start as a Trainee?

  Typically trainee solicitors join in April and gain experience before going to PPCI in September. 

• How long does it take to train?

  A solicitor traineeship takes approximately 33 months. This includes 2 professional practice courses at Blackhall Place (PPCI and PPCII) and roughly 22 months of in-office experience at William Fry.

• What about secondments and working abroad?

  There are often opportunities for trainees to do a secondment in our London office and with clients both in Ireland and abroad. 

• Do you offer jobs to Trainees when they qualify?

  William Fry has a strong track record as regards retention when trainees qualify and a policy of filling associate vacancies from our trainee pool. 

• What about careers in Tax?

  If you feel you might be interested in a career in Tax, we would suggest that you first do a rotation in our Tax Department. We would then consider how best to structure your traineeship so that on qualification as a Solicitor you had the best possible starting point to pursue a second qualification as a Chartered Tax Adviser (CTA).