LEK recruitment: process and interviews
At LEK (generalist, due diligence for mid-cap funds), recruitment runs over 3 interview rounds. LEK hires for a second gap-year internship and a full-time graduate role, but not for a first gap-year internship.
How does recruitment work at LEK?
Recruitment at LEK runs over 3 interview rounds.
Internship and apprenticeship
- 1
Round 1
One standard interview with a Junior or Senior Consultant - 2
Round 2
Two standard interviews with a Senior Consultant or Manager - 3
Round 3
One standard interview with a Director, Principal or Partner
Is there an online test at LEK?
The interview reports we collected mention no online test at LEK.
Who can apply to LEK?
LEK hires for a second gap-year internship and a full-time graduate role, but not for a first gap-year internship.
| Application | Open |
|---|---|
| First gap-year internship | No |
| Second gap-year internship | Yes |
| Full-time graduate role | Yes |
When should you apply to LEK?
LEK hires on a rolling basis for the programmes below: no deadline is published, so applying early is the safer choice.
Which cases should you practise for LEK?
These cases from the FrameLab catalogue are attached to LEK: their brief and their outline are free to read.
How do you prepare for LEK interviews?
You do not pass a LEK interview by reciting a framework learnt by heart: the interviewer expects a structure built for the question just asked, accurate maths without a calculator and a recommendation you stand behind.
Start with the questions that come up most, train your estimates and your mental maths, and treat the classic frameworks as a starting point you adapt, never as a ready-made answer.
To prepare your interviews
Frequently asked questions about LEK recruitment
How many interview rounds are there at LEK?
Recruitment at LEK runs over 3 interview rounds.
Does LEK use an online test?
The interview reports we collected mention no online test at LEK.
Can you apply to LEK for a gap-year internship?
Yes, for the second gap-year internship. The first gap-year internship is not open at LEK.
What does the final round at LEK look like?
One standard interview with a Director, Principal or Partner.
How is LEK positioned?
Our firm directory describes LEK as: generalist, due diligence for mid-cap funds.