William Fry LLP |

William Fry is one of Ireland’s leading law firms, known for delivering innovative legal solutions and exceptional client service for over 175 years.

With offices in Dublin, Cork, London, New York, and San Francisco, our reach is global. We foster a culture of collaboration, integrity, and excellence, where individuals are encouraged to contribute meaningfully and grow professionally within a supportive environment.

At William Fry, we don’t just train future lawyers; we nurture future professionals. Our traineeship and early career programmes are structured around three core promises that define your journey with us:

Career Progression & Development - From day one, you will be supported with tailored learning paths, mentorship from experienced professionals, and access to real-world projects that accelerate your growth. We are committed to helping you build a career with purpose and progression.

Interesting Work & Early Opportunities - We offer the opportunity to work on high-profile, complex matters from day one. Whether you are joining us for our WFirst insight day, summer internship, college placement, or traineeship programme, you will be part of a team that values your ideas, supports your growth, and celebrates your success. Our open-door culture encourages curiosity and initiative. You will be surrounded by colleagues who are leaders in their fields and invested in your development—through structured learning, mentorship, and real-world experience

A Culture To Thrive In - At William Fry, we are proud of the culture we have built, one that is professional, ambitious, and supportive and we work hard to ensure that every individual feels valued, respected, and empowered to thrive through structured onboarding, mentorship, and continuous professional development. We are committed to creating a high-performing workplace that reflects our core values. Our goal is to ensure that our culture is not just spoken about—it is lived every day.

Our traineeship will provide you with a structured programme designed to build your knowledge and experience over a 33-month programme. We are dedicated to shaping the next generation of legal professionals through a comprehensive and future-focused training programme.

Our commitment to continuous learning and professional development is reflected in our bespoke trainee experience — designed to support your growth, challenge your thinking, and help you thrive from the very beginning of your legal career.

To find out more about the programme, click here: Traineeship

Our Summer Internship programme provides students with a practical introduction to life at a leading corporate law firm. Each year, we run two programmes one in June and one in July, providing participants with hands-on legal experience, structured learning, and exposure to our firm’s culture.

Our Summer Interns are assigned to a legal department and work alongside trainees and solicitors on real client matters. Our programme includes professional development sessions, networking opportunities, and social events, all designed to provide participants with a well-rounded experience of our firm’s work and culture. Interns on our summer internship have the opportunity to secure a traineeship at the end of the programme.

To find out more about the programme, click here: Legal Summer Internship

William Fry's tax department forms part of the Taxand Group, the world's largest organisation of tax advisors to multinational businesses. The William Fry Tax department is, exclusively, Taxand Ireland. The team brings together tax lawyers, accountants and consultants in one highly innovative group. The team works with domestic and international corporations, entrepreneurs, trusts, and high net worth individuals.

The eight week in person tax internship offers an immersive, fun and challenging programme to students interested in pursuing a career in tax & accountancy.

This internship is the first step on your career path for qualifying as a member of the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Ireland and the Institute of Taxation of Ireland.

To find out more about the programme, click here: Tax Summer Internship

William Fry’s College Placement Programme offers students a unique opportunity to gain long-term, practical experience in a leading corporate law firm.

Designed for students undertaking formal college placements, the programme runs for 6 to 9 months depending on your college and provides immersive exposure to professional life in a top-tier legal environment. We partner with several universities across Ireland, to offer structured placements across a variety of departments.

Our placement programme is designed to offer more than just work experience, it’s a chance to explore your potential, contribute meaningfully, and take the first step toward a rewarding career in law or business. Whether you’re supporting client teams or working on internal initiatives, you’ll be part of a firm that values ambition, collaboration, and continuous learning.

To find out more about the programme, click here: College Placement Programme

The WFirst Programme is a one-day insight experience designed for first year college students from all disciplines. Held twice a year in January and May, WFirst offers a unique opportunity to gain an insight in life at one of Irelands leading corporate law firms and discover what a legal career at William Fry could look like. As a participant on the programme, you will benefit from:

•  Participation in an interactive professional development skills session.
• An overview of intern, placement & trainee programmes and what we are looking for.
• Top tips to boost your CV with our application & interview masterclass.
• A taste of life as a trainee through work shadowing & a panel discussion.
• Networking opportunities with legal professionals, HR & Professional Development team members.

To find out more about the programme, click here: WFirst