1-month informal internship?

Hello- I'm looking to start a Masters program in mid-July and have given my current FT employer two weeks notice. I am trying to find a boutique IB/CM firm in the region (DC/Northern VA) that can offer me a 1-month unpaid internship just for some experience and a shot as a FT analyst upon graduation.

Is this a possibility? What sort of firms offer these internships? If possible, who in the firm do I contact, alumni connections or HR directly? FWIW, I'll be attending Duke MMS this fall, but dont yet have access to their alumni DB.

 

use linkedin to find duke alums. seems a little late but u never know

"I can calculate the motion of heavenly bodies but not the madness of people"
 

Most of the time boutiques don't have a HR dept. Larger banks who shoot you off to HR won't get you anywhere or give you exposure to bankers who have hiring power. Contact alumni first.

 

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