Leland+ Content Library
Intro to Private Equity Recruiting
Learn how to break into private equity with this comprehensive guide. We'll cover the different buyside roles, the PE recruiting timeline, and how to ace your behavioral and technical interviews.
Break Into Private Equity: Recruiting & Application Basics
Develop a Career Strategy
Learn How to Network Effectively
Full Practice LBO: A Downloadable Case Study
Dive into a full-length LBO case study with a downloadable Excel model and prompt. Master the key steps of a leveraged buyout from start to finish.
Approaching Private Equity Case Studies
This guide provides an example of a private equity case study deliverable. Learn how to structure your analysis, build an investment thesis, and present your findings with a focus on key financial metrics.
Practice Paper LBO: A Downloadable Drill
Master the pen-and-paper LBO interview with this downloadable practice problem. Learn to quickly and accurately calculate IRR and returns without a calculator or Excel.
How to Find Your Core Values
Learn how to identify your core values and use them to guide your career and life decisions. We'll provide a simple exercise to help you discover what truly matters to you.
Everyday Ways to Build Your Network
Networking doesn't have to be a chore. Learn how to build and maintain your professional network through simple, everyday actions that can lead to incredible opportunities.
Make the Most of Your Time in College
Go beyond classes and learn how to make your college years a powerful launchpad for your career and life. We'll cover everything from academics to networking and personal growth.
Building a Career Strategy Post-MBA
Go beyond your first job and learn how to build a long-term career strategy after your MBA. We'll cover everything from leadership development to networking and finding your purpose.
Make the Most of Your Internships
Go beyond a temporary job and learn how to make your internship a powerful launching pad for your career. We'll show you how to set goals, network effectively, and stand out.
Exit Paths from Investment Banking: How to Navigate Your Next Move in Finance
After landing a role in investment banking, the next big question is—what comes after? In this panel, Max M. (IB-> PE), Garret W. (IB -> Growth Equity), and Max S. (IB -> Startups) will break down the most common and competitive exit opportunities from investment banking, including private equity, hedge funds, venture capital, and corporate strategy. You’ll learn how to evaluate different paths, what recruiters and hiring managers look for, and how to position yourself for a smooth and successful transition. Whether you’re in your first year as an analyst or preparing for your next career move, this session will help you strategically plan your trajectory in finance and make your next step your best one yet.
How to Structure a Deal Walkthrough for PE Interviews
Deal walkthroughs in Private Equity interviews are among the toughest hurdles candidates face—interviewers expect you to walk through the logic, assumptions, and risks of an entire investment, often on the spot. To excel, you need a repeatable structure, sharp instincts, and clarity under pressure. Join Max M., a former tech investor turned Wharton MBA and one of Leland’s Top 50 Coaches, who has worked on deals at Thomas H. Lee Partners and Goldman Sachs. Max has coached hundreds of candidates across PE, IB, and hedge funds, helping them land offers at top firms. In this session, Max will break down a clear framework you can apply during deal walkthroughs: how to decompose the investment thesis, model growth and margins, identify key value levers, and address deal risks. He’ll also walk through common “curve ball” questions and teach you how to think on your feet.
Private Equity Full LBO Model Test
60-minute model test to prepare you for Private Equity interviews
