THE

Legal

UNDERGRADUATE

OF THE YEAR

Are you the Excellence Undergraduate of the Year?

The William Fry Excellence Award recognizes students who have demonstrated outstanding performance in their studies including:

  • Maintaining a high GPA
  • Excelling in challenging courses
  • Receiving top marks in exams and assignments
  • Contributing to academic research projects

Beyond academics, the award can honor students who excel in areas such as:

  • Leadership roles in student organizations
  • Participation in community service projects
  • Achievements in sports, arts, and music
  • Involvement in internships and professional experiences

PRIZES

What could you win?

The prize for the winner is a place on our 2025 Summer Internship programme.  

We host an insight coffee morning in our office for the finalists.

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WHAT IT TAKES

What makes an award winner?

The William Fry Excellence Award stands as a beacon of excellence, honoring students who have demonstrated outstanding achievements in their academic and extracurricular pursuits. By recognizing and celebrating these accomplishments, the award not only rewards hard work and dedication but also inspires future generations to strive for greatness. It fosters a culture of excellence and builds a stronger academic community, ultimately contributing to the holistic development of students and the institution. The award is given to a student who is driven, motivated and resilient in all aspects of their college life. The winning student is someone who displays excellence in all tasks they undertake, and also motivates their colleagues, friends and people around them to achieve the highest standard they are capable of.

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FROM OUr PARTNER

William Fry LLP and the Legal Undergraduate of The Year Award

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William Fry is a premier Irish law firm & tax practice established over 176 years ago. With a long-standing reputation for innovative advice and superior client service, William Fry partners are widely recognised as leaders in their areas of expertise, and the firm is renowned for the strength and depth of its long-lasting client relationships.

 

William Fry is invested in recognising and promoting graduates who are motivated and driven to achieve excellence in all aspects of their college career.

GOING ALL THE WAY

How do I win?

 Register Online

Complete the application form and answer three questions set out by William Fry LLP.

Deadline:
2
February
2026

Online tests

Receive an email inviting you to complete two assessments designed exclusively by our partner SHL

Deadline:
2
February
2026

Submit by

2

February

2026

Your details & online questions must be submitted and completed by the 2nd of February 2026.

If you are successful in getting through to the next stage, you will hear from us by 18th of February 2026.

Assessment centre

The top 10/15 shortlisted candidates will be reviewed by William Fry LLP.

The process to determine the award winner may involve a virtual or face-to-face interview.  

This information will be confirmed by the sponsor at a later date.

Grand final

The final shortlist of ten students will be invited to the awards ceremony on 1st of April 2026, at the Aviva Stadium where the award winners will be announced.

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