2026 Traineeship Programme

2026 Traineeship Programme

Our traineeship provides a structured 33-month programme designed to build your knowledge and experience while supporting your long-term career development.

From the outset, you will be given meaningful work and early opportunities to contribute, helping you grow into a confident and capable legal professional.

We are looking for candidates who are bright and academically able, who can see both the big picture and pay attention to detail, who have excellent communication, interpersonal and analytical skills, and who will thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic and collaborative team environment.

In return, we offer a high level of responsibility within a supportive culture that encourages you to reach the highest professional standards.

You will develop both your technical skills and commercial instincts, with guidance from our Professional Development, Knowledge and Library teams.

Mentored by our partners, you will have plenty of opportunities to shine and demonstrate your ambition to become a leading lawyer.

Our friendly, open-door approach fosters learning, collaboration and a strong sense of community.

It is an environment where you can thrive professionally and begin building a strong, successful career from day one.

To see more information about everything our traineeship has to offer, visit our graduate page on the William Fry website - William Fry Trainees.

To apply to this vacancy you must have all 8 FE1 examinations successfully completed by 31 December 2025 and be available to start the traineeship in April 2026.

You will require a copy of your academic transcript from your undergraduate degree for the application.

The deadline for applications is

5pm on 24 October 2025

Interviews for the traineeship will take place on

Tuesday 18 November 2025

Our pre interviews drinks evening will be held on

Monday 17 November 2025

If you have any issues or questions about this application form, please reach out to our Graduate Recruitment Team at

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