How Do People Get Internships At Like Morgan Stanley After First Year?

Here is someone who got sick internships after 1st year, and doesn't come from a quote on quote well-connected, wealthy family. Don't usually people get those pedestal brand name firm internships after 3rd year when the firm comes on campus and actually recruits.

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First, it's quote unquote.

Second, the internship was in wealth management. There are over 350+ private wealth advisors across 80+ Morgan Stanley offices nationally. From a simple numbers perspective, getting one of these internships is more common than a front-office, revenue generating position. Generally, sophomores fill these roles and use the brand name as a stepping stone to something else junior year.

 
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