“I am training at a magic circle firm and as much as I love what I am doing, I am thinking about a possible career change – in particular, investment banking. Is it actually possible to go from City lawyer to investment banker? If so, would you have to qualify in a corporate department or would banking be OK too? I have heard stories of people changing, but I want to know whether these are true and if anyone has any further advice.”

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