Summer Analyst, London

For UK Applicants: Please submit your application through our online portal by our deadline: 13 December 2026 for consideration.

The Summer Analyst Programme at Cornerstone Research is an eight-week experience that takes place before your final year of university. We have developed a comprehensive programme to introduce you to the world of economic consulting and the culture of Cornerstone Research. It is not required for you to be deeply familiar with the economic consulting industry now – that is what our Summer Analyst Programme is for.

The Summer Analyst Programme consists of different key elements that work in alignment to provide you with a well-rounded internship experience:

• Project (Case) Work: This element of the role closely mirrors that of the full-time position. Summer Analysts work on case teams that range in size but typically include a faculty expert, senior consultants, and analysts. Within a case team, you will make important contributions during all phases of a project – from developing case strategy to conducting analyses, to preparing experts for testimony.
• Learning Programmes: Throughout the summer, you will participate in a series of sessions that will hone your quantitative and qualitative skills.
• Social Events: The Summer Analyst Programme is as fun as it is informative. There will be plenty of opportunities for you to get to know our consultants in more casual settings.

Collaboration is central to our work. Throughout your internship, you will be working alongside your colleagues regularly, even if you are not working on the same cases. When it comes to casework, you can expect the following:

• As a Summer Analyst, you will likely work on several cases throughout your internship. Most cases have quantitative and qualitative elements, though some will be more quantitative and others more qualitative.
• You will have opportunities to interact with Analysts (both junior and senior) as well as senior consultants.

Key responsibilities include (but are not limited to):

• Developing financial and economic models;
• Working with/cleaning large datasets;
• Examining market and industry behaviour;
• Conducting research via academic articles and relevant literature;
• Reviewing written reports for accuracy;
• Presenting findings to colleagues, experts, and clients.

From day one of your internship, there is a strong emphasis on equipping you with the information, training, and resources to help you succeed. Your internship will begin with an induction programme, which will introduce you to Cornerstone Research’s culture and work. You will also participate in practical training sessions to learn sophisticated analytical and statistical techniques used in our day-to-day work. Following induction, you will join a case team(s) and have immediate impact whilst continuing to learn new skills. Through case work and the other core elements of the Summer Analyst Programme, you will have ongoing opportunities to network with consultants and determine if economic consulting is the right fit for you.

Cornerstone Research values the professional growth of its Summer Analysts and recognises their contributions to clients and the firm. Consequently, many Summer Analysts choose to join Cornerstone Research full-time upon graduation.

If the Summer Analyst Programme sounds exciting to you, we encourage you to apply. We seek well-rounded, enthusiastic individuals for our Summer Analyst role. Our qualifications are as follows:

• In your penultimate year of university with an expected graduation date of December 2027 – June 2028.
• Demonstrated excellent academic performance; first-class honours is common among successful applicants.
• Strong analytical backgrounds, through academics or internships.
• Interest in business and economics.

Cornerstone Research is at the forefront of economic and financial consulting, delivering the rigorous analytical solutions required to navigate complex disputes. The firm draws from an extensive network of prominent academic and industry experts to support each matter effectively. Pairing a deep understanding of economics and finance with a suite of industry-leading artificial intelligence and machine learning tools, Cornerstone provides clients with a sophisticated, tailored approach. A reputation for innovation, precision, and excellence has defined Cornerstone since 1989. That momentum continues with over 1,000 professionals collaborating across nine offices in the US, UK, and EU.