Applying to HF internship when I already have full-time?

Quick question: Is its poor form to apply/complete an internship a few months before you're slated to start full-time? Have no intention on receiving a full time offer/going to the firm, want to get some reps/training before I start full time but concerned how the optics look to the firm I'm joining FT (would make it  clear I'm interning before FT to both firms).

They're both hedge funds if it matters

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