Employer Census · 190 employers · Official-source research
Do elite firms only recruit from target schools?
Official careers pages cannot settle it: they show what employers publish, not who is hired. Of 190 employers, 12 state that any university is considered, 6 publish an institution or prestige qualifier, and for 144 no relevant official statement was located.
- 190employers researched: the full census
- 39of 190publish any university-access evidence
- 12of 190state that any university is considered, or that the process is the same regardless of school
- 6of 190publish an institution or prestige qualifier on at least one route
- 144of 190no relevant official statement located
What this evidence can show
- What 190 elite employers' official careers pages say about university access.
- Verbatim wording, per programme and market, with the page and the date.
What it cannot show
- An open application route is not an equal chance of selection; published access does not show how school attended is weighted.
- No statement located is a research state. It is not evidence that an employer recruits only from target schools.
The census in numbers
| Census measure | Employers |
|---|---|
| Employers in the census | 190 |
| Researched at least once | 190 |
| Any published university-access evidence | 39 |
| A. Explicit broad-university statement | 11 |
| B. School-agnostic application process | 1 |
| C. Selected campuses plus an open or direct route | 5 |
| D. Access, social-mobility or contextual recruitment programme | 14 |
| E. Campus footprint only | 6 |
| F. Eligibility wording with no university restriction | 2 |
| G. Institution or prestige qualifier (restrictive) | 6 |
| Evidence under evidence-chain review only | 4 |
| No relevant official statement located | 144 |
| Official pages inaccessible | 3 |
| Not yet researched | 0 |
Note: Rows A to G sit inside the any-evidence row and overlap: an employer with several programmes can publish more than one kind of statement. Evidence retrieved 9 September 2026 to 16 September 2026.
Source: Who Gets In? Employer Census, official careers pages. Download JSON
By sector
Corporate Law publishes the most university-access evidence: 20 of 42 employers.
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| Sector | Employers | Any access evidence | Explicit broad (A or B) | Campus plus open route (C) | Access or contextual (D) | Prestige qualifier (G) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Investment Banking / Advisory | 31 | 6 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Private Equity / Private Capital | 33 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| Hedge Funds / Quant / Trading | 24 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Asset Management | 20 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Venture Capital / Growth Investing | 22 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Strategy Consulting | 13 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Corporate Law | 42 | 20 | 8 | 4 | 11 | 0 |
| Professional Services (register context only) | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Note: Columns count employers with at least one statement of that type; types overlap. Source: Who Gets In? Employer Census.
What employers actually publish
47 dated facts (signals), observed between 9 September 2026 and 16 September 2026. Every statement is quoted verbatim with the employer, market, route, official page, observation date and signal ID. Open a record for the signal as coded.
Explicit statements that any university is considered
11 employers · 11 recordsThe strongest published access evidence: the employer says candidates from all universities or schools are welcome, or that universities are not an entry requirement.
- Centerview PartnersGlobal · Summer analyst and full-time analyst recruiting
“We are open to candidates from all schools and academic disciplines, from throughout the marketplace, and with various work experiences.”
Official sourcecenterviewpartners.comObserved 16 September 2026SIG-441
Full signal record
Observation as coded: Centerview Partners' current official careers page states that it is open to candidates from all schools and academic disciplines, from throughout the marketplace, and with various work experiences.
Verified 16 Sep 2026 · Source record SRC-212 · Signal page
- D. E. ShawGlobal · Internships
“We encourage undergraduate and graduate students from all academic disciplines, schools, and class years to apply, though most of our interns join us the summer before they graduate.”
Official sourcedeshaw.comObserved 16 September 2026SIG-499
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Observation as coded: D. E. Shaw's current official internships page states that it encourages undergraduate and graduate students from all academic disciplines, schools and class years to apply.
Verified 16 Sep 2026 · Source record SRC-228 · Signal page
- Fidelity InternationalGlobal · Early careers programmes
“We welcome and encourage applications from students at all universities, colleges, and schools, from all educational backgrounds.”
Official sourcecareers.fidelityinternational.comObserved 16 September 2026SIG-556
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Observation as coded: Fidelity International's current official careers FAQ states that it welcomes applications from students at all universities, colleges and schools.
Verified 16 Sep 2026 · Source record SRC-244 · Signal page
- A&O ShearmanLondon · Training Contract - London
“We're able to welcome graduates from all universities with any degree.”
Official sourcecareers.aoshearman.comObserved 16 September 2026SIG-299
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Observation as coded: A&O Shearman's current official London Training Contract page states that graduates from all universities with any degree are welcome.
Verified 16 Sep 2026 · Source record SRC-119 · Signal page
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- Slaughter and MayLondon · Early careers (all)
“We aim to employ the brightest minds regardless of what or where they have studied - you will find graduates from 50+ universities at Slaughter and May.”
Official sourceslaughterandmay.comObserved 16 September 2026SIG-873
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Observation as coded: Slaughter and May's current official Apply page states that graduates from 50+ universities work at the firm.
Verified 16 Sep 2026 · Source record SRC-021 · Signal page
- Travers SmithLondon · Training Contract / Vacation Scheme
“No, we accept applications from all UK and international universities.”
Official sourcetraverssmith.comObserved 16 September 2026SIG-907
Full signal record
Observation as coded: Travers Smith's current official Graduate Recruitment FAQ states that applications are accepted from all UK and international universities.
Verified 16 Sep 2026 · Source record SRC-345 · Signal page
- Simpson ThacherLondon · Private Equity Training Contract / Vacation Scheme
“Yes. Universities will not feature as part of our entry requirements.”
Official sourceukearlycareers.stblaw.comObserved 16 September 2026SIG-864
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Observation as coded: Simpson Thacher's current official UK early careers FAQs state universities are not part of entry requirements.
Verified 16 Sep 2026 · Source record SRC-331 · Signal page
- Paul WeissLondon · London Trainee Program / Vacation Scheme
“Yes. Universities will not feature as part of our entry requirements.”
Official sourcepaulweiss.comObserved 16 September 2026SIG-814
Full signal record
Observation as coded: Paul, Weiss's current official London Trainee Program FAQs state universities are not part of entry requirements.
Verified 16 Sep 2026 · Source record SRC-311 · Signal page
- WeilLondon · UK vacation schemes / training contract
“We accept and encourage applications from all universities.”
Official sourceukrecruiting.weil.comObserved 16 September 2026SIG-934
Full signal record
Observation as coded: Weil's current official UK Application Process page states applications are accepted and encouraged from all universities.
Verified 16 Sep 2026 · Source record SRC-355 · Signal page
- Willkie Farr & GallagherLondon · Early careers - vacation schemes / trainee solicitors
“We welcome applicants from all universities and degree disciplines.”
Official sourcewillkie.comObserved 16 September 2026SIG-970
Full signal record
Observation as coded: Willkie Farr & Gallagher's current official UK early careers page states that it welcomes applicants from all universities and degree disciplines.
Verified 16 Sep 2026 · Source record SRC-369 · Signal page
- ProskauerUnited States · Summer Program
“The application process is open to all Class of 2028 law students enrolled in an ABA-accredited law school”
Official sourceproskauer.comObserved 16 September 2026SIG-976
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Observation as coded: Proskauer's current official summer program page states that the application process is open to all Class of 2028 students at ABA-accredited law schools.
Verified 16 Sep 2026 · Source record SRC-371 · Signal page
A school-agnostic application process
1 employer · 2 recordsThe employer says the process is the same for all applicants, whether or not it met them on campus.
- Deutsche BankGlobal · Programme Eligibility (students and graduates)
“Although you may not have a chance to meet directly with us on campus, everyone has to submit their application online, so the recruitment process is the same for all.”
Official sourcecareers.db.comObserved 16 September 2026SIG-530
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Observation as coded: Deutsche Bank's current official Programme Eligibility page states that everyone submits their application online so the recruitment process is the same for all, even where it has not met candidates on campus.
Verified 16 Sep 2026 · Source record SRC-235 · Signal page
- Deutsche BankGlobal · Students and graduates programmes
“Yes. Although we maintain relationships with certain universities where we actively market ourselves, all applications are considered carefully and treated fairly.”
Official sourcecareers.db.comObserved 16 September 2026SIG-531
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Observation as coded: Deutsche Bank's current official students FAQ states that although it maintains relationships with certain universities where it actively markets itself, all applications are considered carefully and treated fairly.
Verified 16 Sep 2026 · Source record SRC-237 · Signal page
Selected campuses plus an open route
5 employers · 5 recordsFormal recruiting at named or selected schools, combined with an explicit direct or informal route for everyone else.
- Centerview PartnersUnited States / New York · Summer and full-time analyst recruiting
“We recruit formally on a number of undergraduate campuses, as well as informally from a broad range of schools.”
Official sourcecenterviewpartners.comObserved 14 September 2026SIG-259
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Observation as coded: Centerview says it recruits formally at a number of undergraduate campuses and informally from a broad range of schools for summer and full-time analysts.
Verified 14 Sep 2026 · Source record SRC-155 · Signal page
- Sullivan & CromwellUnited States / New York · Summer Associate recruiting
“If S&C does not interview at your law school, please apply directly to the Firm.”
Official sourcesullcrom.comObserved 14 September 2026SIG-206
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Observation as coded: Sullivan & Cromwell recruits New York summer associates through OCI where it participates and directs candidates to apply directly when it does not interview at their law school.
Verified 14 Sep 2026 · Source record SRC-129 · Signal page
- CravathUnited States · Associate / Summer Associate hiring
“Although we hire many associates from the top law schools, we also hire talented students from a wide array of law schools across the U.S. and Canada.”
Official sourcecravath.comObserved 16 September 2026SIG-979
Full signal record
Observation as coded: Cravath's current official hiring-process page states that, although it hires many associates from the top law schools, it also hires students from a wide array of law schools across the U.S. and Canada.
Verified 16 Sep 2026 · Source record SRC-373 · Signal page
- Debevoise & PlimptonUnited States / New York · Summer Associate recruiting
“Submit an application with your resume and transcript ... or meet with us during your law school's on-campus interview program.”
Official sourcedebevoise.comObserved 14 September 2026SIG-214
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Observation as coded: Debevoise allows U.S. summer candidates to submit a direct application or meet the firm through their law school's on-campus interview programme.
Verified 14 Sep 2026 · Source record SRC-133 · Signal page
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- Wachtell LiptonUnited States / New York · 2L Summer Associate
“Students from other law schools should submit the following materials and can click here to apply.”
Official sourcewlrk.comObserved 14 September 2026SIG-210
Full signal record
Observation as coded: Wachtell directs students to use a Career Services-organized recruiting programme where the firm participates and provides direct applications for students from other law schools.
Verified 14 Sep 2026 · Source record SRC-131 · Signal page
Institution or prestige qualifiers
6 employers · 7 recordsCriteria that name or qualify the institution: top-tier, leading, prestigious, reputable, renowned, or a single eligible university.
- BairdFrankfurt · Quarterly Intern Analyst Programme (Frankfurt)
“Open to German- and English-speaking students with an excellent academic record from a top-tier university.”
Official sourcebairdcareers.comObserved 16 September 2026SIG-367
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Observation as coded: Baird's current official Europe investment banking intern programme page states that the Frankfurt Quarterly Intern Analyst Programme is open to students with an excellent academic record from a top-tier university.
Verified 16 Sep 2026 · Source record SRC-189 · Signal page
- Man GroupLondon · Central Trading Graduate Programme
“we will consider applicants with strong mathematical, statistical or computing skills e.g., Mathematics, Computer Science, Engineering or Physics from a reputable university.”
Official sourceman.comObserved 16 September 2026SIG-726
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Observation as coded: Man Group's current official graduate programmes page states the Central Trading Graduate Programme considers applicants with strong mathematical, statistical or computing skills from a reputable university.
Verified 16 Sep 2026 · Source record SRC-288 · Signal page
- Man GroupLondon · Quant Researcher Internship
“Due to the technical nature of the role, we opt for applicants with strong mathematical, statistical, or computing skills e.g., Mathematics, Computer Science, Economics/Econometrics, Engineering or Physics from a reputable university.”
Official sourcejob-boards.eu.greenhouse.ioObserved 16 September 2026SIG-727
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Observation as coded: Man Group's current official Quant Researcher Internship vacancy (London) states it opts for applicants with strong mathematical, statistical or computing skills from a reputable university.
Verified 16 Sep 2026 · Source record SRC-290 · Signal page
- Marshall WaceGlobal · Technology Early Talent Programme
“Applications are welcome from high-achieving STEM students at prestigious universities at all levels, including undergraduates.”
Official sourcemwam.comObserved 16 September 2026SIG-732
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Observation as coded: Marshall Wace's current official Technology Early Talent Programme page states applications are welcome from high-achieving STEM students at prestigious universities at all levels including undergraduates.
Verified 16 Sep 2026 · Source record SRC-292 · Signal page
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- Wellington ManagementUnited States · Co-op program
“Only Northeastern University students are eligible for this program.”
Official sourcewellington.comObserved 16 September 2026SIG-942
Full signal record
Observation as coded: Wellington's current official campus programs page states that only Northeastern University students are eligible for the co-op program.
Verified 16 Sep 2026 · Source record SRC-357 · Signal page
- Battery VenturesUnited States · 2027 Summer Investment Internship (Boston)
“Excellent academic record at a leading college/university”
Official sourceboards-api.greenhouse.ioObserved 16 September 2026SIG-389
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Observation as coded: Battery Ventures' current official Greenhouse vacancy for the 2027 Summer Investment Internship frames its academic qualification as being at a leading college/university.
Verified 16 Sep 2026 · Source record SRC-197 · Signal page
- Bain & CompanyGlobal · Associate Consultant (global multi-office vacancy)
“A university degree from a renowned academic institution”
Official sourcebain.comObserved 16 September 2026SIG-355
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Observation as coded: Bain & Company's current official global Associate Consultant vacancy lists a university degree from a renowned academic institution.
Verified 16 Sep 2026 · Source record SRC-188 · Signal page
Access, social-mobility and contextual recruitment
14 employers · 14 recordsProgrammes or systems designed to widen access or read achievement in context. These show published intent, not outcomes.
- JPMorganChaseLondon · Aspiring Professionals Work Experience Programme
“The London programme is a two-week residency work placement delivered with the Social Mobility Foundation.”
Official sourcecareers.jpmorgan.comObserved 12 September 2026SIG-157
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Observation as coded: JPMorganChase's Aspiring Professionals Work Experience Programme is a two-week London placement delivered with the Social Mobility Foundation to provide school students industry exposure, training and skills development.
Verified 12 Sep 2026 · Source record SRC-099 · Signal page
- CVC Capital PartnersGlobal · Recruitment partnerships
“CVC works with various recruitment partners and organisations including Sponsors for Educational Opportunity, 10,000 Black Interns and OutInvestors to find the very best candidates from wide-ranging backgrounds and industries.”
Official sourcecvc.comObserved 16 September 2026SIG-433
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Observation as coded: CVC's current official Inclusion and Diversity page states that it works with recruitment partners including Sponsors for Educational Opportunity, 10,000 Black Interns and OutInvestors.
Verified 16 Sep 2026 · Source record SRC-209 · Signal page
- Oaktree Capital ManagementGlobal · Oaktree internship program (10-week summer); historical cycle
“This year's class includes participants from over 40 different universities, with roughly 75% hailing from Oaktree's many partner organizations, including AltFinance, Girls Who Invest, SEO, Phelps Forward, and the Posse Foundation.”
Official sourceoaktreecapital.comObserved 16 September 2026SIG-779
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Observation as coded: Oaktree's official intern class of 2023 insight states that roughly 75% of that year's intern class came from partner organisations including AltFinance, Girls Who Invest, SEO, Phelps Forward and the Posse Foundation.
Verified 16 Sep 2026 · Source record SRC-300 · Signal page
- Clifford ChanceLondon · London early careers (FAQ)
“Yes, we are a founding partner of RARE's contextual recruitment system. As a firm, we recruit contextually therefore we consider many factors such as the school you attended and the average grades your school achieved in that particular year (not just the grades you achieved).”
Official sourcejobs.cliffordchance.comObserved 16 September 2026SIG-477
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Observation as coded: Clifford Chance's current official London FAQ states that the firm is a founding partner of Rare's contextual recruitment system.
Verified 16 Sep 2026 · Source record SRC-222 · Signal page
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- Linklatersmarket not stated
“Our Making Links Scholarship is designed to help socially mobile students fulfil their potential and access a career in law. This unique opportunity provides students going into their second year with £6,000 in financial support, a week of work experience and one-to-one coaching.”
Official sourcelinklaters.comObserved 9 September 2026SIG-010
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Observation as coded: Making Links combines financial support, work experience and one-to-one coaching for eligible socially mobile students.
Verified 9 Sep 2026 · Source record SRC-010 · Signal page
- Slaughter and MayLondon · Early careers (all)
“We use the Rare Contextual Recruitment System across all our early careers recruitment activity.”
Official sourceslaughterandmay.comObserved 16 September 2026SIG-872
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Observation as coded: Slaughter and May's current official Apply page states that the Rare Contextual Recruitment System is used across all early careers recruitment.
Verified 16 Sep 2026 · Source record SRC-021 · Signal page
- Norton Rose FulbrightUnited Kingdom · Graduate application journey (UK)
“Once you submit your application, you'll complete a Rare data questionnaire. This tool helps us look at your achievements in context, supporting a fairer recruitment process.”
Official sourcenortonrosefulbright.comObserved 16 September 2026SIG-769
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Observation as coded: Norton Rose Fulbright's current official Application Journey page states that applicants complete a Rare data questionnaire so achievements are viewed in context.
Verified 16 Sep 2026 · Source record SRC-298 · Signal page
- White & CaseLondon · UK early careers assessment process
“We use Rare Recruitment's Contextual Recruitment System, allowing us to put applicants' backgrounds into context.”
Official sourcewhitecase.comObserved 16 September 2026SIG-947
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Observation as coded: White & Case's current official UK Assessment Process page states that Rare's Contextual Recruitment System is used to put backgrounds into context.
Verified 16 Sep 2026 · Source record SRC-360 · Signal page
- Cleary GottliebLondon · London vacation schemes
“We are proud to be using Rare Recruitment's Contextual Recruitment System (CRS) which allows us to consider your achievements in the context in which they were gained”
Official sourceclearygottlieb.comObserved 16 September 2026SIG-465
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Observation as coded: Cleary Gottlieb's current official London Vacation Schemes page states it uses Rare's Contextual Recruitment System.
Verified 16 Sep 2026 · Source record SRC-221 · Signal page
- MilbankLondon · London vacation schemes / training contract
“We are proud to be using Rare Recruitment's Contextual Recruitment System (CRS) which allows us to consider your achievements in the context in which they were gained.”
Official sourcemilbank.comObserved 16 September 2026SIG-743
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Observation as coded: Milbank's current official London Careers page states it uses Rare's Contextual Recruitment System.
Verified 16 Sep 2026 · Source record SRC-295 · Signal page
- WeilLondon · UK vacation schemes / training contract
“We take into account mitigating circumstances and use Rare's contextualised recruitment system to measure a candidate's performance against the average grades of their school.”
Official sourceukrecruiting.weil.comObserved 16 September 2026SIG-933
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Observation as coded: Weil's current official UK Application Process page states that it uses Rare's contextualised recruitment system to measure a candidate's performance against the average grades of their school.
Verified 16 Sep 2026 · Source record SRC-355 · Signal page
- Sidley AustinLondon · London vacation scheme and trainee recruitment (FAQs)
“Yes, we use the Rare Contextual Recruitment System to make sure that all candidates are assessed fairly within the context of their circumstances.”
Official sourcesidleycareers.comObserved 16 September 2026SIG-1004
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Observation as coded: Sidley's current official London FAQs state that it uses the Rare Contextual Recruitment System to make sure that all candidates are assessed fairly within the context of their circumstances.
Verified 16 Sep 2026 · Source record SRC-387 · Signal page
- OrrickLondon · Graduate trainee programme
“Rare Contextual Recruitment System. This is a specially developed system which allows us to measure candidates' achievements in the context of their socioeconomic background”
Official sourceorrick.comObserved 16 September 2026SIG-959
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Observation as coded: Orrick's current official London careers page states that it uses the Rare Contextual Recruitment System to measure achievements in the context of socioeconomic background.
Verified 16 Sep 2026 · Source record SRC-365 · Signal page
- Willkie Farr & GallagherLondon · Early careers - vacation schemes / trainee solicitors
“Willkie is proud to use Rare's Contextual Recruitment System. Partnering with Rare means social mobility measures and educational data are embedded into our recruitment process.”
Official sourcewillkie.comObserved 16 September 2026SIG-971
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Observation as coded: Willkie Farr & Gallagher's current official UK early careers page states that it uses Rare's Contextual Recruitment System.
Verified 16 Sep 2026 · Source record SRC-369 · Signal page
Campus footprint only
6 employers · 6 recordsDescriptions of where an employer recruits or how many universities are represented. Weak access evidence.
- HSBCGlobal · Students and graduates (events)
“We run events for potential applicants worldwide, in our offices, at universities and other locations, and online.”
Official sourcehsbc.comObserved 16 September 2026SIG-996
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Observation as coded: HSBC's current official students and graduates FAQ page states that it runs events for potential applicants worldwide, including at universities.
Verified 16 Sep 2026 · Source record SRC-253 · Signal page
- BlackstoneGlobal · Student programs
“Blackstone considers candidates from schools across the globe.”
Official sourceblackstone.comObserved 16 September 2026SIG-948
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Observation as coded: Blackstone's current official students careers page states that the firm considers candidates from schools across the globe.
Verified 16 Sep 2026 · Source record SRC-198 · Signal page
- Jane StreetGlobal · Interviewing (all roles)
“We had over 70 universities represented in last year's global internship program.”
Official sourcejanestreet.comObserved 16 September 2026SIG-659
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Observation as coded: Jane Street's current official Interviewing FAQ states that over 70 universities were represented in last year's global internship programme.
Verified 16 Sep 2026 · Source record SRC-088 · Signal page
- Wellington ManagementLondon · London placement internship
“Eligible candidates are sourced from universities locally in the UK and all will be in their penultimate year of university.”
Official sourcewellington.comObserved 16 September 2026SIG-941
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Observation as coded: Wellington's current official campus programs page states that London placement candidates are sourced from universities locally in the UK.
Verified 16 Sep 2026 · Source record SRC-357 · Signal page
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- T. Rowe PriceUnited States · Internships
“Contact your school's career center or website for information on our internship programs and to see if T. Rowe Price is visiting your campus.”
Official sourcetroweprice.comObserved 16 September 2026SIG-897
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Observation as coded: T. Rowe Price's current official internships page directs students to their school's career centre to see whether the firm visits their campus.
Verified 16 Sep 2026 · Source record SRC-343 · Signal page
- CravathUnited States · Legal recruiting (diversity outreach)
“We achieve this by recruiting outstanding law students from a wide variety of backgrounds, schools and geographic locations.”
Official sourcecravath.comObserved 16 September 2026SIG-980
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Observation as coded: Cravath's current official recruiting and student outreach page states that it recruits law students from a wide variety of backgrounds, schools and geographic locations.
Verified 16 Sep 2026 · Source record SRC-374 · Signal page
Eligibility wording with no university restriction
2 employers · 2 recordsCriteria that set requirements without mentioning universities. The weakest category and never reported as broad access.
- Bank of AmericaGlobal · Campus opportunities (students)
“To be eligible, you must be currently enrolled in a college/university or advanced degree program.”
Official sourcecareers.bankofamerica.comObserved 16 September 2026SIG-995
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Observation as coded: Bank of America's current official campus experience FAQ states that, to be eligible for a campus opportunity, candidates must be currently enrolled in a college/university or advanced degree program.
Verified 16 Sep 2026 · Source record SRC-385 · Signal page
- ArdianGlobal · General recruitment
“Our aim is to find talented people from a diverse pool and welcome them into our company.”
Official sourceardian.comObserved 16 September 2026SIG-319
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Observation as coded: Ardian's current official Join Us page states that its aim is to find talented people from a diverse pool and welcome them into the company.
Verified 16 Sep 2026 · Source record SRC-178 · Signal page
Signals under evidence-chain review: SIG-008, SIG-121, SIG-122, SIG-161, SIG-213, SIG-224, SIG-231 are excluded from the counts and quotations on this page because their register passage does not yet fully support the published observation. They remain visible in the register with that status. Review opened 16 September 2026.
Method, limits and citation
What this does not prove
- An open application route is not an equal chance of selection; published access does not show how school attended is weighted.
- No statement located is a research state. It is not evidence that an employer recruits only from target schools.
- Openness to all degree disciplines or all backgrounds is not treated as openness to all universities.
- Every code applies to the named programme and market only.
How the codes were assigned
Codes are assigned per signal from the verbatim official passage by two blind coders, with disagreements settled under written rules that choose the code that claims less. An employer can appear under more than one code because codes describe individual programmes and markets, never the employer as a whole.
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Cite this research
Akram, H., Who Gets In? (Elite Careers Strategy), Do elite firms only recruit from target schools?, Employer Census, https://whogetsin.com/questions/do-elite-firms-only-recruit-from-target-schools