It is very hard to get into the firm. FD doesn't just look for smart people. They look for smart people who are funny and goofy! If you don't know how to say dumb and stupid jokes, it doesn't matter how smart you are. FD still doesn't take you!

It's easy to get in, but you get out what you put in... getting the internship position was fairly easy (which makes sense, they aren't paying me and it doesn't hurt to have another soldier pushing your name).

You have to be smart and hardworking to get in. They like the spirit of entrepeneurship!

FD doesn't just take anyone. They take bright minds and people that can motivate themselves. The interview process involves several interviews with differnt people from different departments.

From the insider point of view, it does not seem to be very competitive for the unpaid interns. However, it would probably be different once they start hiring full-time workers. It is also clear that there are certain types of people that would not be accepted even as interns.

I didn't even get interviewed!