On a PE DD team at a T2. If I were to interview and lateral to MBB, would I be able to join the M&A practice? Or would I then be a true generalist? Any insight is much appreciated!

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BCG
You join as a generalist.
But if you want to do PE you can probably get staffed on a ringfence team within the first 6 months.
And if you’re good and the team likes you, you can probably keep doing it. Easier to keep doing it as a Consultant (post MBA or equivalent) and just ride to PL and beyond. The firm will likely want you to rotate in a bit of different experience but you can usually do that with portfolio work.
This is true for other industry verticals as well. Have seen people join and do all tech, all energy, all HC, etc.
Within BCG; you’ll need to go to NY, BOS, Chicago, or West Coast.

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Good to know. I’m in Chicago and looking to stay here

Bain is generalist. You don’t join PEG.

Expressing interest with your staffer and Timing entry when there is a spot in the ringfence.

Generalist

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