Is LBS MBA still worth it if you're targeting IB in London? MBA in Europe definitely doesn't hold as much weight as in US, but can LBS be treated as plan?
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Yes, it can be considered a plan but as you hint - the European market is structurally different to the one in the US
In London, my understanding is that you simply do not have many IB Associate spots for MBA students. I know Citi take some but don't think many others do. You asking this question suggests that you haven't done much research on the topic; have a look at older WSO threads chatting about LBS/Insead recruitment placement and IB more specifically
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No, not really.
Unless MS and GS are still running their summer associate program, it's not worth it.
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