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Houlihan Lokey Off-Cycle Internship Programme 2027

No published policyOff-Cycle Internship Programme (Europe)

Unconfirmed. Houlihan Lokey publishes no sponsorship policy for its off-cycle internship programme, so we cannot state a firm answer. Houlihan Lokey's own Internships - Europe page describes an off-cycle programme running three to six months across most of its non-U.S. offices, including London, open to both undergraduate and postgraduate candidates and pitched at recent graduates who missed the summer cycle. The page promises "market-competitive salaries" without a figure, and makes no statement anywhere about visa sponsorship, work authorization or right to work.

Sponsors grads?
Not published
Pay vs threshold
Not published
Opportunity
off-cycle internship
Pay
Not published ("market-competitive salaries", no figure given)
2027 cycle
No published date as of 1 October 2026
Confidence
high

Houlihan Lokey Off-Cycle Internship Programme: at a glance

Houlihan Lokey's off-cycle internship programme runs across most of its non-U.S. offices and spans its core business lines, giving recent graduates hands-on experience of the industry. Interns work on real projects supporting live deals, and the role depends on each intern's interests. Many off-cycle interns move into permanent positions at the end of their placement, after Financial Analyst training in New York. Source

Duration
Three to six months on average“Lasting between three and six months on average”Source
Who can apply
Undergraduate and postgraduate (MSc and MBA) candidates, including recent graduates, from around the world“Our off-cycle internship programme is open to both undergraduate and postgraduate (MSc and MBA) candidates.”Source
Locations
London, Amsterdam, Frankfurt, other non-U.S. offices“With offices located in some of the world's most vibrant cities, including London, Amsterdam, and Frankfurt”Source
Degree requirement
2:1 or equivalentSource

How Houlihan Lokey recruits

Not dated on the page (evergreen early-careers process). 4 stages, from Houlihan Lokey's own careers pages, checked 2026-10-04. Test providers are named only where Houlihan Lokey names them.

  1. Written application

    Application form

    Written application tailored to the firm and programme.

    “The written application is your chance to make a strong first impression.”
    Source

  2. Telephone Interview

    Phone interview

    Successful applicants have a telephone interview with a recruiter or someone from a business department, depending on the role.

    “If your application is successful, you will then be invited to a telephone interview with a recruiter or someone from a business department, depending on the role.”
    Source

  3. In-Person Interviews

    Final interview

    A series of in-person interviews at the office, over one day or several days.

    “If you are successful at the telephone interview, we will invite you to our offices for a series of in-person interviews. These interviews may take place over the course of one day or over multiple days.”
    Source

  4. Your Offer

    Offer

    Candidates successful through all stages receive an offer; all candidates hear back.

    “If you have been successful through all the stages, then congratulations! You will receive an offer from us.”
    Source

Every programme and stage at Houlihan Lokey

“Houlihan Lokey's off-cycle internship programme takes place across the majority of our non-U.S. offices and spans our core business lines. It is open to ambitious, highly motivated applicants around the world.”
Houlihan Lokey, from its own careers pages
The catch: The page frames the programme as being for "recent graduates" specifically, in contrast to the summer internship's penultimate-year framing, so a still-studying candidate should check individual role postings rather than assume they qualify from this page alone.
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What Houlihan Lokey publishes about this programme

Checked against Houlihan Lokey's own careers pages on 2026-10-01. Anything not published is worth asking the early careers team before you apply.

  • Visa sponsorship policy: not published
  • Application dates: not published
  • Programme description: published
  • Duration and start date: published
  • Who can apply: published
  • Pay: published
  • Locations: published
  • Degree requirement: published
  • Recruitment stages: published

Sources

Verdict last checked 2026-09-22. Application dates last checked 2026-10-01. How we check programme verdicts

Common questions

Does Houlihan Lokey sponsor visas for its off-cycle internship programme?

Unconfirmed. Houlihan Lokey publishes no sponsorship policy for its off-cycle internship programme, so we cannot state a firm answer. Houlihan Lokey's own Internships - Europe page describes an off-cycle programme running three to six months across most of its non-U.S. offices, including London, open to both undergraduate and postgraduate candidates and pitched at recent graduates who missed the summer cycle. The page promises "market-competitive salaries" without a figure, and makes no statement anywhere about visa sponsorship, work authorization or right to work.

What is the Houlihan Lokey off-cycle internship programme?

Houlihan Lokey's off-cycle internship programme runs across most of its non-U.S. offices and spans its core business lines, giving recent graduates hands-on experience of the industry. Interns work on real projects supporting live deals, and the role depends on each intern's interests. Many off-cycle interns move into permanent positions at the end of their placement, after Financial Analyst training in New York.

Does the pay clear the UK Skilled Worker salary threshold?

The pay for this scheme is not published clearly enough to judge against the threshold.

What is the catch international students miss with Houlihan Lokey?

The page frames the programme as being for "recent graduates" specifically, in contrast to the summer internship's penultimate-year framing, so a still-studying candidate should check individual role postings rather than assume they qualify from this page alone.

When do applications open for the Houlihan Lokey off-cycle internship programme?

No published date as of 1 October 2026. Checked on 2026-10-01 against Houlihan Lokey's own site.

How long is the Houlihan Lokey off-cycle internship programme?

Three to six months on average, according to Houlihan Lokey's own careers information.

Who can apply for the Houlihan Lokey off-cycle internship programme?

Undergraduate and postgraduate (MSc and MBA) candidates, including recent graduates, from around the world, according to Houlihan Lokey's own careers information.

Where is the Houlihan Lokey off-cycle internship programme based?

London, Amsterdam, Frankfurt, other non-U.S. offices, according to Houlihan Lokey's own careers information.

What degree do you need for the Houlihan Lokey off-cycle internship programme?

2:1 or equivalent, according to Houlihan Lokey's own careers information.

How should I confirm Houlihan Lokey's sponsorship before applying?

Read the specific vacancy on Houlihan Lokey's careers site, ask its early-careers team directly, and check the employer on the gov.uk Register of Licensed Sponsors. Policies and thresholds change, so treat this page as a starting point and confirm for the exact role and cycle.

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