If I apply to MBB as an experience hire (2 yoe at a Big 4) lateral, how quickly would the process move from application to interview?

In other words, should I be doing case prep prior to applying?

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I think the answer varies. I know people who has zero prep and made it in with weeks of prep and I know rooks who prepared way before but didn’t make it.

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Also the timeline probably varies by firm, office, and month. I would probably be ready to start prepping rapidly, but assume at least 2 weeks from apply to 1R interview. Could be 2 months.

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2 years is not considered an experienced hire

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You’re all over thinking it, we call it a mix of industry hiring/ EH / short lead time, nobody makes a big deal over what the term is for associate or consultant hiring from off-campus starting points.

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Or would I have enough lead time to prepare after applying?

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