1 year vs 2 year masters with little experience

Hi all, 

I'm a final year EU top undergrad student in econ/finance and I haven't managed to secure any IB internship. My aim is to work in IB in Paris/London/EU (I speak French & English). 

Choosing between a 1 year and 2 year masters, it seems impossible to get an internship with a 1 year masters, given how early summer internship applications are getting (over 1 year in advance). 

So, is it worth going for LSE/LBS in my position given they are only 1 year? My 2 year options are HEC Mim, sciences po, essec, maybe bocconi.

Background: I have the ability to apply to the high potential UK visa which lasts 2 years. I have many internships (in-house finance intern, treasury, small accounting firm) just nothing in m&a. Thank you. 

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