Maib, together with the BAA Gladei and Partners and Donaris Vienna Insurance Group, continues to invest in talented young people in the legal field, promoting meritocracy and academic excellence. In the 9th edition of the Merit Scholarship Program, we were delighted to celebrate the achievements of legal students.The students were challenged to express their perspective on a legal topical issue by writing an essay on “Bancassurance: legal obligations and risks”. This topic was chosen to encourage critical thinking and to explore the relationship between law and the financial sector. It also provides a unique opportunity for students to demonstrate their analytical and argumentative skills.
Aelita Orhei, Head of Legal Department at maib:
“We are delighted to see so much talent and dedication among law students. These scholarships are more than just a reward. They are an opportunity for young people to develop their skills in a proper professional environment. We congratulate the winners and wish them all the best in their professional journey.”
Roger Gladei, Managing Partner BAA Gladei and Partners:
“Nine years ago, we launched this project to help at least one talented young person pay their tuition in law. We are three partners this year, and they have offered scholarships and internships. It's our joint, still small, contribution to building a career at home.”
Vladislav Tîltu, Head of Legal Department at Donaris VIG:
“At Donaris VIG, we believe young people who follow their passions and work hard to achieve their goals create the future. We decided to join this project to support students showing great potential. We want to encourage innovation and the desire to succeed - through their own efforts.”
The scholarship award event brought together students and representatives of partner institutions, creating a remarkable setting to highlight the achievements and aspirations of young legal professionals. Following a rigorous selection process, we had the honour of designating the winners, who will benefit from academic scholarships and professional internships that will provide essential experiences for their careers.
The merit scholarship winners for the 2024-2025 academic year are:
- Stanislav Frate – fourth-year student at Faculty of Law of USM, who received the BAA Gladei and Partners scholarship and will intern at Donaris VIG.
- Cătălina Caraman –third-year student a Faculty of Law of USM Law Faculty, benefiting from the maib scholarship.
- Sabrina Bradu –fourth-year student at Faculty of Law of USM, awarded the Donaris VIG scholarship and will intern at BAA Gladei and Partners.
- Sorin Chirița – second-year student at Faculty of Law of USM, who will intern at maib.
Stanislav Frate,fourth-year student, Faculty of Law of USM:
“I realized that to be successful, you must be passionate about what you do, but it’s also important to approach everything as if you are about to win a scholarship or an internship. I am very grateful to BAA Gladei and Partners, Donaris VIG, and maib for the valuable experience provided. I urge those interested to try."
Sabrina Bradu, fourth-year student, Faculty of Law of USM:
“I was pleasantly surprised by the attitude of all the jury members. They demonstrated high professionalism and perspicacity by listening attentively and appreciating our efforts on a pretty unusual topic for our age and experience. I felt comfortable emotionally, even though I was a little bit nervous. The inner sense of well-being is incomparable. Once again, I want to express my sincere thanks and gratitude to the organizers. Simply participating in this event felt like climbing a mountain that, until now, seemed incredibly high and had difficult paths.”
The merit scholarship winners will gain valuable experience, including the opportunity to engage in practical projects and collaborate with experts in the legal field. This will represent a solid foundation for their future careers
We thank all participants for their involvement and dedication! We continue to invest in the future of young lawyers in the Republic of Moldova and to promote academic excellence in legal education.
About maib
Maib is the largest bank in Moldova, with a share of 36.1% of deposits and 38.0% of loans of the entire banking system at the end of 2Q 2024. The Bank is of systemic importance to the country, it serves almost a third of the population and is one of the largest private employers in Moldova, with a workforce of over 2,400 people. Since 2018, maib's largest shareholder is a consortium, which includes the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD), Invalda INVL, a leading asset management group in the Baltic States, and Horizon Capital, a private investment fund focused on emerging markets.
About BAA Gladei and Partners
The office's clients are international financial institutions, transnational and foreign companies, government agencies and professional associations, but not least local start-up or future entrepreneurs. Members of the office express social responsibility through the support and participation in the community projects initiated by CCF Moldova, Hai Moldova, ELSA and ASD, but also through the direct support of some people.
About Donaris VIG
Donaris Vienna Insurance Group (VIG) is one of the leading insurance companies in the Republic of Moldova, part of the Vienna Insurance Group, the leading insurance company in Central and Eastern Europe. Thanks to a team of dedicated professionals and a wide range of products and services tailored to clients’needs, Donaris VIG offers innovative insurance solutions. The company emphasizes social responsibility, actively participating in projects to support local community development and promote financial education among young people and those interested in insurance.
