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A proven path to Tier-1 Corporate Law and Elite Finance Careers

We help students on a 1-1 basis to enter the world's most selective careers.

Founder-led, outcomes-driven 1-to-1 advisory.

Parent/guardian welcome. Application-only.

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Most 1-to-1 seats are parent/guardian funded.

Proven Offers

Note: most clients we work with prefer to work under discretion. Full email and audit log exists for each case study.

We have spoken to students at the world's most prestigious universities. We have written for the Times of India.

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Karam (3-year compounding case)

Elite outcomes compound — they’re rarely “90-day transformations.

​Problem: Non-target profile, unclear differentiation, inconsistent networking + interview structure.​

What changed: Gate-by-gate plan; CV + narrative rebuild; technical/commercial drills; timed interview reps; iteration loops.

Outcomes: 

  • Morgan Stanley programme — London, 2024

  • HSBC Spring Insight — London, 2025

  • Blackstone Spring Insight — London, 2026

  • HSBC Investment Banking internship — London, 2026 

Karam Kahlon
University of Exeter
Incoming HSBC investment banking intern

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Karam started in 2023 
Landed and converted his investment banking spring week in 2025.

And will be completing a Blackstone spring week and investment banking internship in 2026.

Corporate
Law

US / Magic Circle Pathways 

and other top city firms 

WHO THIS IS FOR

Investment Banking / Private Equity

Not for

Generic careers advice,

students / professionals seeking

career coaching. 

Investment banking and buyside pathways (MBAs welcome)

Parents often join the first call (common not mandatory).

Landed BNP Paribas (Global Markets). Outstanding.

Vivek Edulakanti
University College London
Skool Community Member

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WHAT YOU ACTUALLY BUY

What you're buying (deliverables, not motivation)

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  • Gate-by-gate plan (what to do next, and why)

  • Offer-grade outputs (CV, applications, interview structure)

  • Practice under recruitment conditions (timed drills + mock formats)

  • Iteration loops (fix → resubmit → tighten → repeat)

  • Sequencing so you don’t waste a recruitment cycle 

 

Parents often join the first call. This is application-only and outcomes-focused.

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Hassan delivering a seminar on elite careers entry at MIT

PROOF WALL (Evidence on file)
 

Selected outcomes across Corporate Law, Investment Banking, and Private Equity. Third-party names are for context only.

Investment Banking 

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UBS​

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Private Equity

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Corporate Law

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Most clients prefer anonymity; offer letters and full audit trail for outcomes. 

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View more case studies, such as Vivek from Warwick who landed Morgan Stanley.


 

 Case studies (problem → intervention → result)

Corporate
Law

Start: Generic applications and non-target university.

Intervention: Profile + answers rebuilt and firm-fit made evidence-tight.

Result: Multiple VS offers + Training Contract offer (London). Evidence on file.

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Investment Banking

Start: Interested in IB, inconsistent interview conversion.

Intervention: Story rebuilt; technical + commercial drills; timed interview reps.

Result: Morgan Stanley programme / offer-stage outcome (London). Evidence on file.

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Private Equity

Start: PE goal, unclear pathway + weak signalling.

Intervention: CV positioning; networking; investor acumen development; interview prep mapped to the gate.

Result: OMERS PE internship outcome. Evidence on file.

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We advise all students to develop structured thinking skills to excel in competetive recruiting processes

HOW IT WORKS

A structured, step-by-step process that turns your profile into offer-grade outputs.

 

Step 1 — Diagnostic (Paid)

Clarity on odds, gaps, and next steps.

• Identify your current bottleneck (sift / tests / VI / interview / AC)

• Define the exact deliverables you need next (and what not to waste time on)

• Parents/guardians are welcome on the call

Step 2 — Sprint (8–10 weeks)

Build the outputs that move outcomes.

• CV + applications rebuilt to a clear standard

• Interview structure + timed drills (so performance holds under pressure)

• Iteration loops: fix → resubmit → tighten → repeat

• Weekly checkpoints and deadlines (no drifting)

 

Step 3 — Conversion Support

Final-round readiness and offer conversion.

• AC / case / partner-style interviews

• Conversion strategy + decision support

• A clear plan until the outcome is secured (no guarantees)

 

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Strategy and process is the biggest trait students need for success 

 Case studies (problem → intervention → result)

Corporate
Law

Start: Generic applications and non-target university.

Intervention: Profile + answers rebuilt and firm-fit made evidence-tight.

Result: Multiple VS offers + Training Contract offer (London). Evidence on file.

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Investment Banking

Start: Interested in IB, inconsistent interview conversion.

Intervention: Story rebuilt; technical + commercial drills; timed interview reps.

Result: Morgan Stanley programme / offer-stage outcome (London). Evidence on file.

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Private Equity

Start: PE goal, unclear pathway + weak signalling.

Intervention: CV positioning; networking; investor acumen development; interview prep mapped to the gate.

Result: OMERS PE internship outcome. Evidence on file.

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Top private equity careers require a clear process

PRICING & FIT

Application-only (not for everyone)

We’re selective because the work is intensive and outcomes-driven. We operate a uniquely 1-1 model, and work with a maximum of 30 families per year. Families invest to derisk outcomes.

This is for you if:

This is for you if you’re targeting tier-1 Corporate Law (US/MC) or front-office IB/PE and you want deliverables + iteration (not generic advice)

 

This is not for you if:

• You want shortcuts, guarantees, or “90-day transformation” claims. As an example, we have been working with Karam for 3 years (from 2023 - present).  

Unfortunately, we are unlikely to accept clients with 2.2 degree qualifications (UK) or GPAs lower than 3.6 (USA). 

 

How to start:

Step 1 is a paid Diagnostic Call. If we’re a fit, we’ll recommend the right pathway (Sprint / longer support). If not, we’ll point you to the best next step.

PARENTS / ROI (PARENT-SAFE)

Why families invest

Elite careers are long-run compounding games. The value isn’t “motivation” — it’s risk-controlled execution and avoiding wasted cycles.

 

What you’re really paying for:

• A gate-by-gate plan (what matters now vs later)

• Offer-grade outputs (CV, applications, interview structure)

• Access to materials built by ex tier-1 recruiters on how to pass recruiting process for elite careers

• The exact processes that successful clients have followed to land offers in tier-1 firms

What you are not paying for:

• Academic or A-level tuition. Our job is solely to engineer outcomes at tier-1 careers

 

Salary context (do not treat as a promise):

At the top end of the London market, newly-qualified pay at the highest-paying firms is publicly reported in the ~£175k+ band (figures vary by firm and year). The point isn’t the number — it’s the lifetime leverage of getting onto the right track. Some clients are forecasted to earn - on a conservative basis - at least £2/4 million more than students pursuing normal graduate careers over the course of their working career. Financial model available on request.

 

Note:

Salary figures change. We don’t guarantee outcomes — we engineer a process designed to maximise offer-odds.

 

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The best investment we made in Karam's future. 

Aman Kahlon
Senior Director

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Aoud Charbel, LLM Student Queen Mary University

Probably the best for corporate law entry

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Vignesh Anataranjah, LSE Masters

The McKinsey of elite careers entry.

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Probably the best content on getting into top careers.

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Messages We Receive

From Parents

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From Students 

Parent of an Oxford offer-holder asking for a front-office plan.

Parent enquiry: corporate law pathway for their daughter.

Parent due-diligence: asking for grades/school to assess fit.

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Cambridge graduate: 150+ applications — wants a conversion plan.

Wharton MBA candidate: private equity track — wants interview readiness + next steps.

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Yale student: strong profile — wants help converting into targeted applications.

LSE Undergraduate: upcoming PE interview — needs step-by-step prep.

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LSE MSc Finance: exploring IB/PE in London — wants a structured route.

LSE LLM candidate: asks about paid support and how selection works.

Students and parents reach out when they’re stuck and want a plan.

These are inbound messages (not outcomes). Outcomes are shown above with evidence on file. 

Frequently asked questions

Do you guarantee outcomes?

No. We’re outcomes-driven and evidence-backed, but results vary and depend on execution and market conditions.

Do you work with international students?

Yes. The majority of clients are from international backgrounds (based on internal client records). We work across time zones and visa constraints, where relevant. including Switzerland, India, USA. 

 

Do parents need to be involved?

Not mandatory, but common. If parents are funding, we encourage them to attend so expectations are aligned.

 

What happens after the diagnostic?

If you’re a fit, we recommend either a Sprint (8–10 weeks) or a longer conversion plan, depending on your recruitment stage.

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Hassan responding to questions on transitioning into venture capital and private equity

NEXT STEPS

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I'm interviewing at elite US and Magic Circle firms firms like Akin Gump Clifford Chance.

 

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Matei Tasnadi, Queen Mary University London

Akin Gump: Assessment Day invite • Clifford Chance: TC Assessment Centre invite • Jones Day: interview-stage invite. Evidence on file.

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© 2025 Elite Careers Strategy, formerly City Careers Coach. All rights reserved. 

DISCLAIMER: We are not affiliated with any firm or organisation listed on this website. Historical outcomes and candidate statements used with permission where stated. Third-party firm/university names and marks are used for context only — no affiliation, sponsorship, or endorsement. Results depend on the candidate and the market; no guarantees. Evidence is held on file for stated outcomes (redacted where necessary). Harvard/Yale/MIT references relate to invited MBA student club/society sessions, and we are not affiliated to these universities. The statement referring to salary forecasts refers to an NQ salary at White & Case, which has historically high trainee retention rates. Third-party publications shown for context only. No affiliation, sponsorship, or endorsement implied.

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