Restructuring Finance Program

Applications are now closed for the Restructuring Finance Program. Check back for announcements about future application cycles!

Students can apply into the program prior to their second year and must commit to participating in programming throughout their second and third years.

There is no academic major requirement; however, you must have a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher to apply. Transfer students and students returning from a leave of absence are also eligible to apply (graduation date must be December 2028 or June 2029 for this cycle's applicant pool).

The following materials will be required for a complete application to the Restructuring Finance Program:

• One-page resume

• Application Questionnaire

• Unofficial UChicago Transcript (A 3.0 GPA or higher from first year at UChicago or other institution for transfer students)

Applicants should demonstrate:

• Strong interest in restoring financial health to distressed businesses.

• Academic excellence and intellectual curiosity.

• Leadership potential and collaborative spirit.

This program will provide students with specialized training in the three key competencies of restructuring: finance, law, and operations / management. The program will begin with a week-long bootcamp during the last week of September focused on providing an overarching introduction to restructuring. During their second year, students will focus on building core financial skills such as financial statement analysis, modeling, valuation, etc. During their third year, students will shift to focus on learning key legal concepts (e.g., bankruptcy, securities case law) and operations and management skills (e.g., change management in a sensitive environment).

Graduates of the Restructuring Finance Program will:

• Receive training in financial modeling, valuation, credit analysis, and financial accounting for distressed companies.

• Develop fluency in legal considerations of restructuring and the operational aspects of creating effective change.

• Network with key players in the restructuring finance industry through employer site visits and exclusive treks. Examples of firms engaged in this year's programming include Marblegate Asset Management, Lazard, Houlihan Lokey, Jefferies, Ducera, FTI Consulting, and many more!

• Receive mentorship from industry professionals in the banking, legal, and advisory spheres of restructuring.

• Gain access to internships and other hands-on opportunities.