Looking back at the educational excellence earlier this year, William Fry has been awarded Best Graduate Training Programme at The Education Awards 2025 for its outstanding Legal Traineeship, recognised as one of Ireland's most comprehensive and future-focused training and development pathways for aspiring lawyers.

The 33-month programme equips trainees with a robust combination of legal technical expertise, client-focused skills, and essential business and executive competencies. Designed to prepare trainee solicitors for the realities of modern legal practice, the programme pairs academic rigour with hands-on experience, ensuring graduates emerge confident, capable, and industry-ready.

“William Fry’s Legal Traineeship programme demonstrates a comprehensive approach to developing future-ready lawyers. The unique ‘STRIVE’ coaching, secondments, and pro-bono initiatives provide exceptional value, while continuous feedback, mentorship, and alignment with business objectives ensure that trainees are well-equipped for long-term success,” the judging panel remarked. 

What sets the William Fry traineeship apart is its commitment to broad-based professional development—from real client exposure and structured coaching to opportunities for community engagement and industry-leading mentorship. 

Their win reinforces the firm’s dedication to nurturing the next generation of legal professionals through innovation, accountability, and an unwavering focus on excellence.

As the education sector looks ahead, institutions can draw inspiration from this year’s achievements and the excellence demonstrated across the 2025 winners. Organisations now have the chance to showcase their innovation and impact on a national stage, with entries for The Education Awards 2026 open until 15 January 2026.

The Education Awards celebrate excellence across higher education, further education, and training—recognising initiatives that elevate student outcomes, strengthen research impact, and enhance institutional performance. 

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