Advanced-degree recruiting can have its own timeline, and it varies by firm, office, and whether you are applying for an internship or full-time role.

Check the official recruiting page for your target geography and confirm with recruiters or school contacts if the dates are unclear.

Start well before the formal application date because networking, resume work, and case preparation all take time. The biggest avoidable mistake is discovering the ADC deadline after it has passed.

Yep, our ADC deadline was way earlier than I expected.

Do not trust last year's Reddit dates. Check your office.