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Cornerstone Research specializes in economic and financial analysis for law firm clients and government agencies. In-house consultants, as well as affiliated experts, provide expert testimony in all phases of commercial litigation and regulatory proceedings. The intersection of the legal and consulting worlds makes the firm such an exciting and enriching opportunity. Past summer associates have praised the firm for offering “many mentorship opportunities and a lively office” and supporting career development through “very intellectuall...
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How To Apply
Interested students should submit a resume, cover letter and transcript at www.cornerstone.com/careers
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About the Program
The summer analyst role at Cornerstone Research closely mirrors the full-time position. Summer analysts work in case teams that range in size but typically include a faculty expert, senior consultants, and analysts. Within a case team, the summer analyst makes important contributions during all phases of a project—from developing case strategy and conducting analyses to supporting experts as they prepare for testimony. Casework has quantitative and qualitative elements, and summer analysts ma...
About the Company
In the increasingly high-stakes world of commercial litigation, attorneys often need help sifting through complex economic or financial issues. Cornerstone Research is the place they turn to for help. Top-tier law firms have retained Cornerstone Research throughout its more than thirty years in business. The firm consults attorneys across all phases of the litigation process and works with a broad network of expert witnesses recognized for their depth of knowledge, accomplishments, and resear...
Intern Reviews
- “The overall quality of life during my internship was quite impressive. The firm culture was robust, with supportive mentorship and professional development opportunities at every turn. In general, I worked around 45–50 hours per week. While some weeks were busier than others, workstreams were manageable, and I received plenty of assistance along the way.”
- “The firm culture is very positive, and people are nice and friendly. The tasks demand hard work and time, but the work/life balance is good.”
- “The company culture is great with many mentorship opportunities and a lively office. However, the hours can be variable and push late at times.”
- “While consulting can be a demanding and work-intensive field, I always feel like the members of my team and my advisors/managers make it abundantly clear that they value my time outside of work and always ensure they will not infringe upon it. The office is a happy, social environment of like-minded people with similar passions.”
Why Intern Here
At Cornerstone Research, we strive to create a culture where all employees are valued. We have a long tradition of being an inclusive work environment and supporting a multigenerational and diverse team of professionals. Within our communities, our firmwide goal is to encourage and inspire a diverse future workforce by increasing financial literacy and technology skills among thousands of students, especially those in disadvantaged and under-supported communities. For those who share our vision and values of high-quality work, commitment to our clients and experts, and support for one another and our communities, we offer an exciting, rewarding environment.
Getting Hired Here
- “There are two interview phases, the first one is remote, while the second one is in-person. The interviewers and talent acquisition team were very responsive and nice.”
- “There are two rounds of interviews for summer associates. First round is on Zoom and [the] second round in person. Some interview questions can be tricky but overall people are nice and communicative. [The] HR team is very helpful and responsive.”
- “Interview process was smooth. The interviewers were friendly and tried to make me feel as comfortable and confident as possible. The interviews were challenging but not extraordinarily so.”
- “The interviews were well organized and gave a good sense of the work that would be required on the job. The standards were relatively high with an emphasis on cases and previous projects.”