If you're the sort of student who likes to take their time applying for internships, researching companies, reading reviews and generally contemplating which firm is best to apply to, we have some bad news for you. If you want to get an internship at an investment bank, you probably need to act fast - particularly if you're in the US.
Banks in America have long had a reputation for trying to hire summer interns (AKA "summer analysts") as early as they possibly can in order to get the pick of the best talent and to gain an advantage over rivals. This year, some are hiring earlier than ever.