SA (Summer Associate) at MBB firm - do you get hired straight way?

Hi consultants. I am in the first year of my MBA and a MBB firm is interested in offering me a Summer Associate role. It is 10 weeks in duration. Although I'm sure that the recruiter will explain the details of the program, but I wanted to ask experienced consultants one thing. Do people get hired directly after the program (as an associate) or do they offer you a position only after your MBA? Please help.

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