Which groups in Morgan Stanley NY are direct placement?

Which groups do you have to recruit directly for in New York? I know Real Estate and FIG had separate processes; do any other groups recruit separately?

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Based on the most helpful WSO content, Real Estate and FIG at Morgan Stanley are known to have separate processes for group placement. Additionally, Capital Markets and Equity Research teams also seem to have distinct recruitment processes, as highlighted in discussions about Morgan Stanley's group placements. If you're targeting these groups, it's important to be aware of their unique timelines and application requirements.

Sources: Morgan Stanley NYC vs. Moelis NYC, JPM SA/FT IBD GROUPS and Analyst Program, Morgan Stanley Investment Management- Real Estate Investing SA 2019, Q&A: Reflections on 1st Semester at Columbia Business School, 20 Most Frequently Asked Questions - London Edition

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