Legal Undergraduate of the Year Award

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 honour 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

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.

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.

To enter you need to:

Studying law from the various colleges or doing an arts degree with Law.
Be in your penultimate or final year at university
Be on track to attain a 2:1.
Have the right to work in the European Union after graduation.

‍ How do I win?

Complete the application form, answer three questions set out by William Fry LLP and complete the online tests by the 3rd of February.