Legal Undergraduate of the Year

Are you the

Legal Undergraduate of the Year

?

The Legal Undergraduate of the Year Award recognises students who have demonstrated outstanding performance in their studies, including: 

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

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

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

To enter, you must:

  • Be in a Law or Arts with Law course
  • Be in your penultimate or final year
  • Be on course to attain a 2:1
  • Have the right to work in EU after grad
PRIZES

What could you win?

The prize for the winner is a place on our 2026 Summer Internship programme.  

about you

What makes an Award winner?

The Legal Undergraduate of the Year Award celebrates exceptional students who consistently strive for excellence across all areas of university life — academics, extracurriculars, and personal development. This award recognises individuals who are not only driven, motivated, and resilient, but who also inspire those around them to reach their full potential. By recognising these achievements, the award fosters a culture of ambition and excellence, strengthens the academic community, and encourages future generations of legal professionals to lead with purpose and integrity. 

about our partner

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.

For more information visit our careers site here.

going all the way

How do I win?

1. Register your details
2. Submit your application by
February 2, 2026
Your details must be submitted and completed by midday on Monday 02 February 2026.
3. Assessment
Once you have completed your online application, it will be passed over to William Fry LLP for review. The top candidates we will be invited to virtual interviews.
4. Grand Final
The final shortlist of 10 students will be invited to the awards ceremony on the 01 April 2026, where the award winners will be announced.