JD from Europe pivot into IB

Pivot into IB/FinanceHej guys I (m,26) graduated with JD from a German university and I want to pivot in IB since I developed high interest in IB after interning in M&A law firms.Currently I am studying with the Wallstreet Prep for analyst roles, even though I am not sure if it would be possible since I graduated 2021.

My other option would be probably doing an LLM in the Us and sitting the bar in NYC and than doing the transition into IB later onAny advice ?

The big question is should I try to get in now as recent graduate or work in M&A corporate law for a while and than make the transition?

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