Leland+ for Management Consulting

How to Build a Case Prep Study Plan

Strong case performance is rarely the result of doing random practice and hoping for the best. The candidates who improve fastest follow a deliberate study plan that builds the right skills in the right order. This session is for aspiring consultants who want to approach case prep more strategically and maximize their progress. You’ll learn how to structure an effective study plan, balance drills with live practice, and focus on the areas that will improve your performance most.

Mastering the McKinsey PEI With a Former McKinsey Interviewer [9/8/2026] (Recording)

The McKinsey Personal Experience Interview can be challenging when you’re unsure what interviewers are actually looking for in your stories and how they evaluate your responses. This session is designed for candidates preparing for McKinsey interviews who want a practical approach to preparing and delivering strong PEI answers. You’ll learn how to choose the right experiences, structure your stories clearly, and avoid common mistakes that can weaken an otherwise strong response. Attending live gives you the opportunity to ask questions about your own experiences and get real-time guidance from a former McKinsey interviewer. The speaker will share practical best practices from evaluating candidates firsthand, including what makes a PEI story effective and how to prepare for follow-up questions. If you want to approach the McKinsey PEI with a clearer strategy, it’s worth joining live.

How to Pivot into Consulting [10/7/2026] (Recording)

You don't need a traditional consulting background to build a career in consulting, but you do need to know how to make your experience work in your favor. Career pivots can be challenging when you’re competing against candidates with more conventional backgrounds, so positioning and strategy matter. This session is for professionals and students looking to transition into consulting who want a clearer path forward. You’ll learn how to position your existing experience, identify the skills consulting firms value, and approach recruiting as a career switcher. Join live for a panel of consulting experts who have experience navigating the path into the industry. They’ll share practical advice on positioning your background, breaking into the recruiting pipeline, and avoiding common mistakes that can hold career switchers back. Bring your questions and leave with a clearer roadmap for making your pivot into consulting.

Frameworks and Tips for Case Interviews

Overview of the most common case interview frameworks plus general interview tips and best practices.

Consulting Recruiting is Starting Earlier Than Ever: Start Preparing Now

Consulting timelines continue to move up, leaving less room for last-minute preparation and more pressure to be ready from day one. In this session, you’ll learn how early recruiting cycles are evolving, what firms expect at each stage, and how to build a proactive plan that covers networking, resume positioning, case prep, and behavioral readiness. Whether you’re months away or just beginning to think about recruiting, you’ll leave with a clear strategy to get ahead before the window closes.