Can you get off cycle internships at BB satellite offices by cold calling?

Saw someone on Linkedin who did a internship in USA at MS (PWM) from October - January. Is this possible to get just by cold emailing/calling the head financial planner or do you need to go through official channels i.e. the website?

 

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