What were you doing before the MCL?
I completed a dual degree in English law and French law, taught at King’s College London and Paris-Pantheon-Assas. In my final year at KCL, I chose a module focusing on EU competition law, which sparked my interest for this topic. I consequently explored this topic further by interning at various law firms. Just before starting the MCL, I spent a year doing two internships - first, at an international law firm, focusing on international merger control, and second, at the French Senate, where I helped the First Vice-President draft legislative proposals in areas like tax law.
What were your impressions of the MCL?
The MCL turned out to be a great choice for me, given the multi-faceted nature of the programme. Indeed, it is a demanding and intensive degree, with exams in multiple legal areas throughout the year. The Deals course, at the heart of the programme, allowed me to experience first-hand what transactional lawyers actually do in fields like venture capital and public M&A. It also raised my awareness about the different risks (economic or regulatory for instance) which may arise in any given deal. Finally, the fact that the MCL cohort is small gives every student an opportunity to engage with world-class practitioners and academics. As a result, the MCL gave me the legal foundations for a career in corporate law.
In addition, the MCL was a stepping stone for me, as it allowed me to get a taste of legal areas I never studied at university before, such as crypto regulation and shareholder activism. More broadly, the Cambridge advantage allows students to attend non-MCL presentations on law and economics, which broaden our understanding of the law. For example, I vividly remember a fascinating presentation on sovereign restructuring given by a top banker in this area, which deepened my interest in economics.
What are your post-MCL plans and have they changed due to taking the MCL?
Following graduation, I plan to qualify as a solicitor at an international law firm in London. The MCL has sparked my interest in various legal areas (corporate restructuring, finance and private equity), which I hope to experience during my legal training as a future solicitor.
