Touchstone Partners Platinum Partners Internship 2024 Application, Experience

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In this article, we will talk about LLB Internship at Touchstone Partners (Formerly Platinum Partners) for the year 2024, the application process, selection criteria and the various practice areas you may get to experience at the firm.

This article is part of the 'Best Law Firms for Internship’ series, where we look at the top and notable firms from across various areas of practice. This series is partly based on how the firms are positioned in various legal rankings, industry awards and recognitions.

Internships are an excellent opportunity to get a first-hand experience on how a law firm operates. They can also offer a working overview of the various practice areas and sectors. You can see that the practice of law goes much beyond text-books and case laws.

Students should also make use of their time at the firm to delve into the 'nuts-and-bolts' of legal practice; such as drafting documents, various types of filings, summarizing cases, preparing briefs and legal research.

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Year of Establishment and Office Locations

Established in the year 2002,  the legal firm Touchstone Partners operates from or has their offices in :

• Mumbai
• Bengaluru
• New Delhi

Normally, established law firms have working associations, referral relationships and 'best friend' agreements with other firms; which enables them to render services on a pan-India basis.

LawMint Note : In general, law firms may offer internship opportunities at all their office locations. However, bigger locations may see a higher demand for internship. Your flexibility, in terms of location preference, may increase the probability of your selection.

'Best Law Firms for Internship' categories in 2024

Touchstone Partners features in the list of the Top Law Firms for Internship in the following practice areas listed below, for the year 2024.

While we have specifically highlighted Touchstone Partners law firm's expertise in the below mentioned practice areas, they may offer a wider range of legal services, as mentioned further down in this article.

Practice areas where the firm is recognized as one of the best places for internship :

• Merger Control and Antitrust
• Mergers and Acquisitions
• Private Equity, Venture Capital and Investment funds
• Project development – Infrastructure

Normally, law firms the applicants to mention their area of interest in the cover letter or the application form. Before expressing interest in any of the practice areas, students should have a basic understanding and awareness of the topics and the underlying laws.

Check out the LawMint Internship Basics online courses and the videos on our YouTube channel for an overview of the various specialized practice areas.

About Touchstone Partners

Touchstone Partners, previously known as Platinum Partners is a mid-sized law firm recognized for its M&A expertise. In the past, the firm has represented the owners of Oakridge schools, during their acquisition by Hong Kong-based Nord Anglia Education.

Touchstone Partners also advised Merck on the sale of its global consumer health business to Procter & Gamble, and advised on UPL’s acquisition of Arysta Life Science. The firm is recognized for its market leading capabilities in public markets, antitrust and private equity.

Touchstone Partners client roster includes Fortune 500 corporations, sovereign wealth funds, institutional investors and well-known financial sponsors. The firm’s experience and expertise has been acknowledged by way of it’s consistent top-tier rankings in Chambers and Partners.

Practice Areas, Focus Sectors & Expertise

Touchstone Partners law firm's website or brochures mention that the firm's legal services and expertise extend to the following practice areas :

• Corporate / M&A
• Private Equity / Venture Capital
• Fund Formation
• Structured Finance
• Competition / Antitrust

In general, Law firms cannot be clearly demarcated in terms of areas of practice.

Due to the overlaps in many specializations; and the need to provide comprehensive legal solutions to their clients, almost all medium and large law practices tend to be 'full-service' firms.

However, they may choose to identify themselves with one or more areas of specializations.

Official website of the firm

Pursuant to BCI rules, the firm's website may have limited information. However, internship applicants should invariably read through the website and brochures as part of the essential research and groundwork before applying.

Very often, an overview of the firm, it's partners and associates can give you a good idea about the working structure and organizational hierarchy of Touchstone Partners.

The firm's official website is accessible at this link : https://touchstonepartners.com

Career opportunities and internship openings at Touchstone Partners may also be periodically published in the careers section of their website. Refer to the specific careers / opportunities web-page link mentioned further down in this article.

Touchstone Partners Internship in 2024 for LLB Students

As a firm, Touchstone Partners are deeply collaborative, relying as much on disciplined effort as on the collective capabilities of their team. Many of their partners have significant experience of working at international law firms and actively mentor the younger team members, helping them hone not just legal skills but also a style of work that meets global standards.

Apart from allowing the firm to meet the needs of their clients, their processes enable them to create a work culture that respects and enables learning, hard work and meritocracy.

A career with Touchstone Partners offers an opportunity to work on complex and demanding transactions, to learn from exceptional minds in the legal arena, and to make your mark in a firm that truly values its people.

To apply for internship with Touchstone Partners, apply through the internship questionnaire on their website.

Apart from the essential academic and professional details, the questionnaire asks for the following :

• Your Area(s) of interest from among the following practice areas : Corporate / M&A, Private Equity, Fund Formation, Structured Finance, Competition Law
• The period of Internship you are interested in : 1 – 3 months
• Office Preference from among their locations : Bangalore, Delhi, Mumbai, Any location.
• Details of prior internship experience(s) relevant to the specified area(s) of interest (with duration, as applicable)
• Your top three achievements (recommended)
• Analysis of a recent news article/concept concerning your area(s) of practice (Max 1000 characters)
• List of your research papers and publications in your specified area(s) of interest, if any (recommended)
• Attach your CV, Cover Letter, and Research Publications (recommended) – As a single PDF or DOC file.

 

Due to a large number of internship requests, the firm may revert only to the shortlisted candidates.

Touchstone Partners Careers & Opportunities web page

Refer to the following website / page link for further information about the current opportunities, internship openings and other details : https://touchstonepartners.com/careers/

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LawMint's LLB Internship Experience Contest !

If you have completed your LLB internship with Touchstone Partners or any other Law firm, Company, NGO, Government Organization, Educational Institution or with a Practicing Advocate, share your experience with LawMint's readers.

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Law Internship FAQs

How can I get internship at Touchstone Partners?

Touchstone Partners offers internship opportunities based on their requirements. Refer to the LawMint.com article for details on the eligibility, application process and selection criteria for Touchstone Partners internship.

Is internship compulsory for law students in India?

As per the Bar Council of India rules, Law students have to complete a minimum of 12 weeks internship, in total, for a Three Year LLB and 20 weeks in total, for a Five Year LLB.

What are the best internships for law students?

Law students can complete internship with Law firms, NGOs, Trial and Appellate Advocates, Judiciary, Legal Regulatory authorities, Legislatures and Parliament, Other Legal Functionaries, Market Institutions, Law Firms, Companies, Local Self Government and other such bodies as the University may stipulate.

Do law interns get paid in India?

Internships may be paid or unpaid, depending on the duration and type of internship, and as per the policies and discretion of the law firm. Typically, bigger law firms offer a stipend to their interns. Some firms may offer meal allowances and reimbursements. Small firms may have only unpaid internships.

How do I intern at a law firm?

Read the articles on LawMint for details on how to apply, when to apply, how to create your resume, how to prepare for interviews and how to get selected for internship with top law firms in India.

How do big law firms give internships?

Big Law firms may offer internships directly to interested LLB students, or through college placement committees. Some firms may have a structured selection and interview process for evaluating and shortlisting interns best suited for their practices.

What law firms look for in interns?

Law firms look for good written and verbal communication skills, interest in the practice areas of the firm, relevant extra curriculars, good academic credentials and an aptitude to learn. Bigger law firm evaluate all applicants through the their resume, cover letter, writing sample, interview performance and other criteria.

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