McKinsey & Company How do the hours, culture, and morale compare between L.E.K. Consulting and McKinsey & Company?

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How is our LEK fam holding up these days?

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Rejected by LEK lateral role - any folks have better luck? Really thought I crushed it + had some relevant consulting exp. Curious to know if anyone’s actually been able to get offers!

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What are the Hogwarts Houses of consulting firms?
Gryffindor - Bain, PwC, Kearney
Slytherin - McKinsey, Deloitte, LEK
Ravenclaw - BCG, EY, Oliver Wyman
Hufflepuff - Accenture, KPMG, Tata

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I have a first-round interview invite for Link to LEK 2026; any preparation tips? I am pretty new to casing, but I don't want to bomb my interview. I only have 4 days to prepare.

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Hi everybody! I’m a recent grad interviewing for the Associate spot at LEK - interested in going into VC/PE for life sci / healthcare broadly (pharma services, that stuff). Wasn’t able to interview on cycle for MBB/PEs due to a health scare so this is looking like my best shot for that ca… more

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Any idea how much does LEK Capability Network offer to Team Lead?? Also how is the work culture and work life balance in LCN???

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Anyone here work in consulting with a Life Sciences/healthcare focus? Looking to make a transition in my current industry focus. If you’re in the NYC area then I’d love to connect in person (coffee, d… more

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Joking aside, what is the reputation of L.E.K. consulting amongst other consulting firms? Is there anything that they stand out as an expert in relative to other firms?

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How are T2 firms like Kearney, Arthur D. Little, LEK, etc. thriving in the new world order of consulting?

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I am switching to L.E.K. Consulting US. I was wondering what kind of tech they provide and what I might need.

Do they provide a corporate phone or pay for your line?

Do they offer a stipend for wfh setups? (Hybrid setup)
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I have finally secured my exit from LEK and will be leaving EOD - BEST DAY OF MY LIFE!

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What is LEK London like to work for, including broader market reputation ? I’m already at in Strategy at a B4 doing the same type of work. Is it worth the move?

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Who can tell me about the exits at Accenture, ZS and LEK and how they compare?

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Is there any vacancy in healthcare market research team in LEK Bangalore for ~5+ year experience person?

How is LEK’s Industrial’s practice vs other T2 players? I’m considering a move from EYP into LEK within this practice. I get the sense they are more market leading in this area vs other T2s?

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Lek or Kpmg? Almost same package, which one to go for and why?

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Is Strategy& Deals Strategy, L.E.K. Consulting , Oliver Wyman, or EY-Parthenon better? I have offers from LEK and Strategy& as an AC and am curious which firms are better for PE/VC exits, prestige, and ex… more

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Ten guys walk into a bar and ask for drinks. Bartender says long day? They all reply “yes,I’m tired, permission to drink?” The bartender says “permission granted, but remember you’re always on the clo… more

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Have a couple of lateral offers I’m weighing - all else being equal would you go with Kearney or LEK

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How’s LEK doing in London atm

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Thinking about exits generally, can people give me examples of typical exits of unspecialised consultants from top firms, about 2-3 years tenure. Like MBB OW LEK etc type firms

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What is the general hike that LEK provide for the finance team?

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I received invitations to interview for Bain EH AC and LEK as a lateral hire. I’m about to~1.5 years out from undergrad so it’s been a while since I’ve done any consulting prep. I’m willing to hire a … more

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What are typical exits for PE DD focused consultants, eg. BCG PIPE, Bain PEG, LEK, S&? Are they as good as generalist or only for PE exits? And if I don’t want to do PE should I try to move to cor… more

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LEK fish - is life there as bad as people on here seem to make it out to be? Or does it vary practice to practice?

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Is LEK known for their FS practice?

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Guys - I’m worried. I haven’t seen a single post or comment from anyone in LEK recently. Please tell me someone has dismissed them recently and they aren’t locked away, waiting for the magical words

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Anyone knows about L.E.K. in the Middle East?

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What does LEK pay for a consultant role in the US?
Also is LEK truly a 16hr/day work? Idea is to spend a year and pivot to mbb

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I want the real info, not the hyperbole, PLEASE. What is your experience at LEK like? I want to know the TRUE hours, the exits, the camaraderie/culture. Please don't spam with the hate posts unles… more

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L.E.K. can’t be that bad right?

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bro what does LEK even stand for



if an lek employee cries and is still at work did they really cry?

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Is anyone from LEK willing to chat? MBA from a M7 looking to connect for full-time roles.

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LEK Houston - curious on culture and if it’s Oil & Gas focused?

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Hi folks! How would you answer the “Why ZS?” Question in an interview? I am especially looking for significant differences between other major players in the pharma/healthcare space (IQVIA, LEK, Clear… more

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Hi folks! How would you answer the “Why ZS?” Question in an interview? I am especially looking for significant differences between other major players in the pharma/healthcare space (IQVIA, LEK, Clear… more

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