Internship in DC

Hi, I'm a student looking for a spring semester internship in investment banking or private equity in the DC/MD/VA area. Any advice on which companies to look for here?

I have M&A experience from this past summer and would love the chance to learn about private equity or restructuring, or to get more experience in M&A.

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