William Fry retains all trainees to newly-qualified solicitors

William Fry has reported a 100 per cent retention rate of trainees to newly-qualified solicitors.

Susan Wyer, trainee and intern programme manager at William Fry, spoke about the firm’s record in a profile for The Irish Times.

She said: “We see the internship programme as the first step on the road to becoming a solicitor in William Fry. We are also proud to report a 100 per cent retention rate of trainees to newly-qualified solicitor.”

She also credited the perfect retention rate to the firm’s decision tog ive trainees input into which of the four rotations they will do.

Ms Wyer explained: “This ensures trainees are actively involved in their own career development and which area of practice they will qualify into, with the added bonus of an option to request a rotation in one of our international offices.”

She said the company also offers a clear path for career progression for newly-qualified solicitors.