The survey found that 44% of law graduates and trainee solicitors do not wish to become partners in a law firm. Technology and IP law was the most popular choice of practice area. For the question on the top law firms in Ireland, 21% of respondents identified one particular law firm as standing out above the others. Only 56% wished to become partners in a law firm, while 40% identified their goal as becoming a senior in-house lawyer. The survey highlighted that fewer graduates now wish to become law firm partners compared to previous years.