Can I get into LBS MiF as a fresh graduate with internships but no full-time job yet?

Question

I just finished my engineering degree from IIT Delhi in 2024 with a CGPA of 8.3 and have done internships in corporate finance and risk advisory at Deloitte and JP Morgan. I have a 710 GMAT score and CFA Level 1 cleared, but I don’t have any full-time work experience yet. Since LBS also accepts students through the pre-experience route, I wanted to know if I realistically stand a chance for 2025 entry, or if the program leans more toward candidates with solid professional experience.

Divakshi Arora · Accepted Answer

Yes, you can get into LBS MiF as a fresh graduate with internships but no full-time job, especially since the school has a pre-experience track designed exactly for profiles like yours. With a 710 GMAT, CFA Level 1, and internships at Deloitte and JP Morgan, you tick a lot of the boxes they look for. The average candidate in the Early Careers MiF typically has 0&ndash;2 years of experience, and internships count as valuable exposure.
What really matters is showing you&rsquo;re ready for full-time recruiting in London right after graduation. LBS wants to see a clear link between your internships &mdash; like exposure to corporate finance deals or risk management projects &mdash; and your goals in investment banking or asset management. If you can highlight how those experiences built the skills you&rsquo;ll need in front-office roles, you&rsquo;ll make a convincing case. Strong essays and recommendations will seal it, but based on your academics and internships, you&rsquo;re already a competitive candidate for 2025 entry.

Hema A · Answer

Plenty of people assume you need years of experience for the LBS MiF, but the Early Careers route is built for fresh graduates. The key is whether the profile shows enough practical exposure to convince recruiters after the program.
&bull; Your internships at Deloitte and JP Morgan are strong signals &mdash; they show you&rsquo;ve tested finance in real settings even without a full-time role. &bull; A 710 GMAT and CFA Level 1 clear the academic and quant benchmarks comfortably. &bull; Many admits in the Early Careers MiF come in with just internships plus a strong academic record, so you&rsquo;d fit right in. &bull; Where you need to stand out is in essays &mdash; explaining why this is the right time, not later after a job, will be crucial.
So yes, it&rsquo;s realistic. The pre-experience track exists for exactly this kind of profile, and with solid applications, you&rsquo;d have a good shot.
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