Connection based Finance UG Internship for MBB

Am currently a student at a semi-target RG in the uk, studying ir with data science. Currently in second year. Am trying to set myself up with work experience for 1. my master (am looking at MiM at LSE, Cambridge etc.) and 2. eventually recruiting for MBB. I'm able to get an internship at a MM HF (10-15 billion AUM) through family connections, its pretty Macro focused so I think I would be able to tie it in well with my ug in IR. It's pretty much my only option so I probably will do it, but am looking for insight on how this would look for masters, future relevant internships and MBB on my resume. Would this be seen as moot and just a result of connections given my non finance background or just as valid as for example a summer analyst at MM IB or PE etc. Also, how well could this set me up for name brand internships next year? 


 

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