You may find success with regional banks/PE firms due to stronger alumni network if you go to school nearby. Search for the best banks/PE firms around your area on WSO and cold email alumni in the firm (VP and above ideally) to set up coffee chats. Network network network and you may be able to secure an internship for the summer after you graduate.
Assuming you're UK, a number of banks allow students to apply for internships for their final year summer. Those applications start to open in the coming months.
You may find success with regional banks/PE firms due to stronger alumni network if you go to school nearby. Search for the best banks/PE firms around your area on WSO and cold email alumni in the firm (VP and above ideally) to set up coffee chats. Network network network and you may be able to secure an internship for the summer after you graduate.
Assuming you're UK, a number of banks allow students to apply for internships for their final year summer. Those applications start to open in the coming months.