Chances at London PE internship/grad role after masters?

Graduated with a Bachelor's in Finance at a top European target with good grades, starting LBS MFA this fall w/ merit scholarship.

Interned previously at Tier 1.5-2 strategy consulting firm and a small PE fund (~$200MM but one of the most active growth equity funds in the region). Both internships in a smaller-market middle eastern city though (not Dubai or anything).

Is it feasible to land a London PE internship/grad role after my masters without first doing IB? Even if it's LMM / nothing crazy reputation-wise, and given I have solid technicals going in.

Any advice would be hugely appreciated!!

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