The Summer Analyst Experience
Our 8-week internship program offers you a first-hand experience of what a career in economic consulting looks like. Your program will start with a 3-day orientation that gives you the knowledge and skillset to hit the ground running. As a summer analyst, your role will closely mirror our full-time analysts. You will work in case teams that range in size but typically include a faculty expert, senior consultants, and analysts. You can make important contributions within a case team during all project phases – from developing case strategy, conducting analyses, to preparing experts for testimony. Along with being staffed on case teams, you can engage in leadership and professional training, panels, and team building activities.
Entry-Level Roles
The Analyst Role
The Analyst role is the primary entry point into consulting at Cornerstone Research. As an Analyst, you’ll work on case teams that typically include an academic or industry expert, senior consultants, and fellow analysts. From day one, you’ll contribute to every stage of a case- conducting research, performing quantitative analyses, developing case strategy, and preparing experts for testimony. As a generalist, you will gain exposure to a wide range of industries, legal matters, and analytical challenges, allowing you to build a broad foundation of consulting and problem-solving skills early in your career.
Best fit if: You are graduating from your bachelor’s or master’s program in 2027; you are earlier in your career and want a generalist role with broad exposure to different industries, case types, and phases of work.
Experienced Roles
The Experienced Analyst Role
Applications reviewed on a rolling basis.
The Experienced Analyst role is designed for candidates with prior consulting, research, or analytical experience who are ready to make an immediate impact. Experienced Analysts take on more complex analyses, provide strategic insights to case teams, and mentor junior colleagues while continuing to deepen their consulting expertise. Through close mentorship and increasing responsibility, Experienced Analysts are well positioned for future advancement within the firm.
Best fit if: You have at least two years of relevant professional experience and are looking to apply your skills in a more senior role.
The Data Analyst Role
Positions filled as openings become available.
The Data Analyst role is designed for candidates with strong technical and quantitative backgrounds who are interested in a specialized career path within data science. As part of Cornerstone Research’s Data Science Center, you’ll play a critical role within case teams to develop data pipelines, perform advanced quantitative analyses, and deliver rigorous, defensible results. As you grow in the role, you’ll help shape data strategy and mentor other team members while continuing to expand your technical expertise. This role sits within Cornerstone Research’s industry-leading Data Science Center, which offers structured long-term career development distinct from the generalist analyst track.
Best fit if: You have at least one year of relevant technical or data-focused professional experience and are looking for a defined career path within a specialized data science team.
First-Year Foundations and Sophomore Summit
Applications for 2027 programs will open on March 1, 2027.
Cornerstone Research will host our annual First-Year Foundations and Sophomore Summit in 2027. The exciting programs will provide first-year and sophomore students (US) with opportunities to network with our consulting staff, learn about economic consulting, work on a hand-on-project, and much more.
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Career Development
At Cornerstone Research, we are committed to your success and professional growth. Analysts are embedded in a dynamic work environment offering various developmental opportunities. Case teams include consultants at all experience levels, including those who have just completed their graduate education, recent graduates from top undergraduate programs, and senior staff with many years of consulting experience. An Advisor will partner with you to ensure you receive the support and feedback to fuel your professional growth.
Our orientation program connects you with colleagues across the firm. It introduces you to sophisticated analytical and statistical techniques used in our casework while also providing an understanding of our business, best practices, and values. You will immediately interact with senior consultants, experts, and clients on your case teams for tremendous learning and career development opportunities.
Learning
Cornerstone Research values the professional growth of consultants and invests in development opportunities. Our focused learning programs will strengthen the necessary skills and knowledge to succeed in your role and to progress into the next one. Our program includes workshops, on-demand learning, offsites, and more to grow your skill set. Senior consulting staff also provide advice and mentoring regularly.
You will participate in technical sessions, workshops, and seminars to develop the necessary skills and knowledge to succeed in your role and to progress into the next one. Cornerstone Research invests in analyst professional development through focused and ongoing learning programs, on-demand learning, mentoring, and access to our Data Science Center.
Our Culture
Cornerstone Research analysts enjoy a dynamic work environment with a variety of opportunities for collaboration, collegiality, and professional development. As an analyst, you are paired with a senior consultant who serves as your advisor and helps to create work opportunities that support your interests and career goals. You will also be assigned a buddy to assist with more informal topics.
Cornerstone Research analysts are team players who work closely with one another, forming strong interpersonal working relationships. This collegial environment extends beyond the office in the form of firm-sponsored social activities. You could find yourself cheering on the local baseball team, chasing down clues in Central Park, or celebrating the holidays in style with your colleagues. Many analysts form life-long friendships during their time at Cornerstone Research.
Ready to apply?
Cornerstone Research actively recruits qualified applicants from a wide range of colleges and universities.
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