Summer Analyst Drug Test

Can someone please describe the drug screening process of incoming summer analysts? There have been previous posts, however, I figured they are outdated as summer recruiting is always getting pushed up. Answers have been all over the place. I've heard December, 1 month before start, or anytime before you start...

Appreciate all advice about cleansing methods, playing it safe, when to stop etc... but **my question is about the drug screening process and timeline**. I'm more concerned with BB NY IBD SA testing but would also be useful to know about FT, different cities, divisions, etc.

1. How drug screening timelines differ within bulge brackets?
2. How timelines differ within divisions of finance (IBD, S&T, HR)?
3. Does a positive drug test for marijuana result in a rescinded summer anlayst offer, even if legal in state of residence? (Yes, I understand it's a federal crime).

Feel free to answer any or all questions, would be greatly appreciated.

JC

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Dude, you're screwed. The test is a simultaneous hair test, urine sample, mouth swab, and rectal exam. They also take some pubes for good measure. Second hand smoke is enough to trigger this thing- I know a guy who drove his buddy's car to the test. Guess what? His buddy used to hot box that car, and just driving it caused my friend to fail the test.

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