Asia Careers

The London School of Economics Students' Union Asia Careers Society is the only society on campus devoted to educating and preparing university students for future career opportunities in Asia. With over 1000 members, ACS is able to serve as the perfect channel for firms to recruit graduates of the highest calibre from one of the world’s most prestigious universities.In the past, we have organised recruitment receptions, firm visits, presentations and internship panels. This year, we plan to continue our existing programs and venture further into providing insight to alternative careers.In 2020, ACS aims to host an array of educational workshops, networking events, and virtual investment banking internship schemes and internship panels for students to develop their professional skills. MembershipPurchasing a membership to our society will provide you with insights and opportunities in career-related events, mainly focusing in fields of finance, law and consultancy. You will gain access to an array of benefits, solely focused on maximising membership value around 3 key aspects: Technical Skills: We aim to provide training in terms of both hard and soft skills, such as educational workshops, banking and law technicals and case study run throughs. Career Insight: Exclusive access to insider tips on multiple verticals on the application process, such as interview, CV and cover letter support. There would also be opportunities for firm visits and information sessions. Networking: We would invite firm representatives spanning across multiple industries to network with current members. There would also be opportunities to speak with older students who have secured internship offers. Events and ActivitiesTerm Time Events: Brandy Wraps (Daily Newsletter on global markets) Asia Careers Journal (annually published journal on career prospects in Asia) Firm information sessions & presentations Technical Skills Workshop Spring Week & Summer Internship Panels CV checks & Mock Interviews Sessions Soft-skills Sessions Socials and Society Dinners