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PJT Partners
Rolling applications. Restructuring runs a separate, more technical process.
Do a practice interview set up like PJT Partners's, and get a mark on every answer plus a verdict: likely pass, borderline or likely fail, with your estimated chance of getting through.
The process (London internships)One report
- 1Rolling application (reported early September to mid-November)
- 2Video screen in many cycles, or a 30-minute first round (half behavioural, half technical)
- 3Superday of 4–6 interviews
HireVue format
No HireVue is reported for PJT Partners's London process: expect live interviews. Practise with the live format, where the interviewer can ask follow-ups.
Worth knowing
- Restructuring has a harder technical barOne report
- Spun out of Blackstone's advisory business in 2015, led by founder Paul J. TaubmanFrom the bank
- Strong in restructuring and strategic advisory; Park Hill raises money for fundsFrom the bank
- London first rounds reported as about 30 minutes: half behavioural, half technical (three statements, DCF, depreciation)Several reports agree
Use these in "why PJT Partners?" answers, but add something personal: a person you spoke to, a deal you followed, or a team you want to join.
Practise with a real person
A mock interview shaped around PJT Partners: behavioural, technical or a mix, with detailed feedback. From £20.
Sources
Last checked 2026-10-02. Processes change each season: always check PJT Partners's own careers site. Not affiliated with or endorsed by PJT Partners.