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Feb 2025
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Episode 327:How Li Leveraged His Legal B...

WALL STREET MASTERMIND
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Our student Li came to us with mostly legal experience but had grown interested in restructuring. Without having much guidance, he knew he needed help in his recruiting process if he wanted any chance at breaking into investment banking. After joining WSMM, we helped him master the unique technicals asked by restructuring groups while leveraging his lega ... Show More
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