Hello! Anyone made (or has any tips for making) the transition from M&A law to investment banking without an MBA?

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What kind of background do you have from before law school?

Thanks for the response. I had an Arts background. Studied law in Uni and been doing M&A and private equity law for the last circa 7 years

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