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L.E.K. Consulting Interview Preparation

The strategy boutique that punches above its weight — analytical rigour with strong PE connections

~20,000+

Applications

~4-5%

Offer rate

£48,000 base

Graduate salary

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Application process

How to get into L.E.K. Consulting — step by step

Online Application

September-October

LEK values analytical rigour. Highlight quantitative skills and problem-solving experience.

Online Tests

1-2 weeks

Numerical reasoning and logic tests. LEK tests are more quantitative than most.

First Round

November-January

One case + one fit. Cases are highly quantitative — expect market sizing and data interpretation.

Final Round

2-3 weeks later

Partner interviews. More complex cases with less structure. They test how you think, not what framework you use.

Offer

Within 1 week

LEK is fast on offers.

Interview questions

L.E.K. Consulting interview questions by round

Questions change at every stage. Know what to expect.

1Why L.E.K.?
2Case: estimate the market size for electric scooters in the UK.
3Tell me about a time you influenced a decision with data.
4Why strategy consulting?
5A PE firm wants to buy a UK gym chain. Should they?

What they value

What L.E.K. Consulting looks for in candidates

Quantitative strength

LEK cases are more data-heavy than MBB. Strong mental maths and numerical reasoning essential.

Structured problem-solving

Candidate-led cases. Build your own framework from first principles.

PE awareness

LEK does significant PE due diligence work. Show interest in private equity.

Intellectual curiosity

They want people who enjoy solving complex problems for the sake of it.

Clear communication

Simplifying complex analysis into actionable recommendations.

Drive

Lean teams, high expectations. Evidence of sustained effort and self-motivation.

Compensation

L.E.K. Consulting salary & benefits

Graduate

~£48,000 base (~£58K total)

Intern

~£42,000 pro-rata

Perks & benefits

Health insurancePensionTraining25 days holidayGym subsidySmall firm perks

Culture & work style

What it's actually like to work at L.E.K. Consulting

Highly analytical — "quant consulting"

55-65 hours/week

Less travel than MBB — more London-based

Small firm — tight-knit culture

Strong PE client base — good for PE exit opps

Lean teams with significant analyst responsibility

Founded by three former Bain partners

Offices on the Strand — central London

Insider tips

How to stand out at L.E.K. Consulting

LEK is more quantitative than MBB. Prepare for data-heavy cases with complex calculations.

Know their PE due diligence work — it's their bread and butter

Founded by ex-Bain partners. Know this history — it shapes the culture.

Small firm = more responsibility. You'll work directly with partners early.

Reference LEK's sector expertise — healthcare, retail, travel, and private equity are key areas.

Compare

L.E.K. Consulting vs competitors

Firm	Salary	Hours	Culture	Exit opps
L.E.K. Consulting	~£48,000 base (~£58K total)	55-65/week	Highly analytical — "quant consulting"...	—
McKinsey	~£57K / ~£75K total	50-60/week	Bigger, more prestigious	Strongest
Oliver Wyman	~£50K / ~£65K total	50-55/week	FS specialist	Strong (FS)
Bain	~£55K / ~£75K total	50-60/week	Similar PE focus	Very strong
Parthenon-EY	~£45K / ~£55K total	50-60/week	EY-backed strategy	Moderate-strong

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