13 Consulting Internships for Undergraduates
- Stephen Turban
- Oct 16
- 10 min read
If you’re an undergraduate thinking about a career in consulting, an internship is one of the best ways to test the waters while you’re still in college. These internships don’t just teach you professional skills such as problem-solving, teamwork, and client communication, but also offer you a direct look at how consulting firms operate day to day. They will help you develop key analytical, strategic, and communication skills while gaining exposure to real projects. So if you’re ready to dive into consulting, this list is a good place to start. Offered by top organizations, you’ll build valuable connections with professionals and mentors, while adding a strong credential to your resume that employers definitely recognize.
We have identified a list of 13 consulting internships for undergraduates, selected for their prestige, rigor, and opportunities to network with leaders.
And if you’re looking for even more prestigious internships, don’t forget to check out this set of blogs for additional opportunities!
13 Consulting Internships for Undergraduates
Location: Remote
Cost: Varies by cohort; Full financial aid available
Program Dates: Multiple cohorts throughout the year (Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter)
Application Deadline: Varies by cohort (January for Spring, May for Summer, September for Fall, November for Winter)
Eligibility: High school students, undergraduates, and gap year students able to commit 10–20 hours per week for 8–12 weeks
Ladder Internships offers ambitious students the chance to work directly with high-growth start-ups across a range of industries while receiving mentorship from both company managers and Ladder Coaches. Start-ups in the program span areas like AI/ML, health tech, marketing, consulting, and journalism, with most having raised over a million dollars in funding. During the 8-week remote internship, you’ll contribute to real-world projects, build professional skills, and present your work to the company. Because of its selective nature and focus on impactful experiences, Ladder is especially valuable if you want to explore career paths, gain entrepreneurial exposure, and strengthen your college applications with real-world professional insight.
Location: Multiple offices worldwide
Stipend: $9,000
Program Dates: Varies by office
Application Deadline: Varies by office
Eligibility: Current bachelor’s and master’s students with one full summer left before graduation
The Associate Consultant Internship (ACI) at Bain is a hands-on opportunity where you’ll step into the role of a consultant and work directly on client cases. You’ll begin with one week of training and then be staffed on a real case team, where you’ll take ownership of a distinct part of the project. This structure means you’ll gain direct exposure to client challenges, contribute to impactful recommendations, and collaborate with team members who rely on your perspective. ACI places you at the heart of Bain’s consulting work, giving you practical insight into how companies make critical business decisions. You’ll develop analytical, problem-solving, and interpersonal skills while also experiencing the fast-paced consulting environment. Successful interns may receive interview invitations or full-time offers, if you’re considering a long-term consulting career.
Location: Boston, MA | Chicago, IL | Los Angeles, CA | New York, NY | San Francisco, CA
Stipend: $1,850/week with competitive benefits
Program Dates: 8–10 weeks during the summer
Application Deadline: Not specified
Eligibility: Undergraduate students graduating in the following year
The L.E.K. U.S. Summer Associate Internship is a full-time, 8–10 week program where you’ll take on the same responsibilities as full-time Associates. You’ll start with a week of training across U.S. offices before joining a case team, where you’ll handle market research, stakeholder interviews, quantitative analysis, and strategy development. Unlike many internships, you’ll be expected to own critical workstreams from day one, working on high-impact strategy and M&A projects. Throughout the program, you’ll have access to weekly check-ins with managers, formal mentoring, professional development workshops, and office-wide social events. Top performers are offered full-time Associate roles after graduation, along with additional bonus incentives at L.E.K.
Location: North America (U.S. and Canadian offices)
Stipend: Paid
Program Dates: 10 weeks during the summer
Application Deadline: July 17
Eligibility: Undergraduate sophomores or second-year students at U.S. or Canadian universities
McKinsey’s Sophomore Summer Business Analyst (SSBA) internship is designed to introduce second-year undergraduates to management consulting while also supporting students from underrepresented backgrounds. Over 10 weeks, you’ll join a project team, work directly with clients, and contribute to solving complex business problems through research, data analysis, hypothesis testing, and presentations. The program begins with a week of training and provides ongoing mentorship, ensuring you build both consulting skills and professional networks. Beyond client work, you’ll connect with McKinsey affinity networks such as the McKinsey Black Network and Hispanic & Latino Network. Interns also participate in social and cultural activities, giving you a sense of McKinsey’s collaborative environment.
Location: Multiple U.S. locations, including Mountain View, New York, Seattle, Washington, Austin, and more
Stipend: $67,500–$90,000
Program Dates: 12 weeks in the Summer
Application Deadline: October 31
Eligibility: Students in their penultimate year of a bachelor’s or master’s program in Computer Science, Information Security, or a related technical field
Google’s Security Consultant Internship places you on the Mandiant Security Consulting team, where you’ll help clients strengthen cybersecurity operations and defend against threats. Over 12 weeks, you’ll work alongside experienced consultants to design and assess security programs, implement tools, and provide technical guidance to organizations across industries. You will engage directly with client stakeholders, contribute to high-impact projects in incident response and threat intelligence, and refine your skills across Windows, Linux, and OS X environments. Interns gain both technical and client-facing experience, learning to translate complex security concepts into actionable solutions. This program blends mentorship, real-world project work, and exposure to Google’s engineering-driven culture.
Location: Lord Abbett, Jersey City, NJ
Stipend: $95,000
Program Dates: Nine weeks, beginning in June
Application Deadline: There is no information available
Eligibility: Undergraduate students graduating the following year
This nine-week internship at Lord Abbett gives you direct exposure to financial sales, marketing, and client service at one of the world’s fastest-growing asset managers. You’ll learn about investment markets, products, and consultative sales strategies while working alongside experienced Advisor Consultants and Regional Managers. Interns participate in a structured training curriculum, cross-functional projects, and mentorship opportunities, with weekly feedback to support growth. You’ll also gain practical skills through tasks like preparing marketing materials, analyzing fund performance, and shadowing client meetings. The internship is designed as a pipeline to Regional Manager positions, offering a pathway toward long-term career growth in financial services. For students with strong communication skills and an interest in financial markets, this program provides hands-on training, leadership exposure, and the chance to secure a full-time return offer.
Location: Alton Aviation Consultancy, New York, NY
Stipend: $87,500–$97,500
Program Dates: Summer
Application Deadline: There is no information available
Eligibility: Undergraduate or graduate students in quantitative or problem-solving disciplines (e.g., finance, mathematics, engineering, statistics, philosophy)
This internship mirrors the responsibilities of a full-time associate, giving you an inside look into management consulting with a focus on the aviation and aerospace industry. You’ll take on tasks like market research, financial modeling, and developing strategy reports while working alongside experienced consultants. You will analyze large sets of data, build presentations, and contribute directly to client-facing deliverables. Since Alton operates with a lean, flat structure, you’ll also be able to collaborate closely with senior professionals while learning how consulting projects are structured from start to finish. The program provides strong exposure to aviation finance, airlines, airports, aerospace, and emerging mobility technologies. It gives you the chance to sharpen both analytical and communication skills while working on real-world aviation challenges.
Location: Teneo, New York, NY
Stipend: Pro-rated based on $98,000 entry-level consultant salary (hourly rate confirmed at offer)
Program Dates: Summer
Application Deadline: Rolling admissions until October 8
Eligibility: Juniors in undergraduate programs with an expected graduation date of the following year
As a Teneo Management Consulting intern, you’ll work on client-facing projects that address strategic challenges for Fortune 500 and FTSE 100 companies across industries like consumer goods, healthcare, financial services, transport, and technology. Your role will include conducting research, analyzing data, building presentations, and presenting insights in team settings and client workshops. Interns collaborate directly with project leaders, colleagues across the firm, and even clients, using a hypothesis-driven approach to problem solving. Beyond project work, the program incorporates professional development activities such as speaker series, networking events, and lunch & learns, giving you broader exposure to the consulting environment. The internship follows a hybrid model with four in-office days per week, offering opportunities to build strong professional connections.
Location: Protiviti, North American offices
Stipend: Not specified (varies by location/practice)
Program Dates: Runs for typically 8 weeks in summer (June-August)
Application Deadline: Rolling basis (varies by region)
Eligibility: Students 6-12 months away from graduation (undergraduate or master’s) in relevant disciplines such as Accounting, Business Technology, Computer Science, Engineering, Finance, or similar | Must satisfy work authorization requirements
Protiviti’s summer internship gives undergraduates (or master’s students) the chance to work on client-facing solutions for real business problems across industries, including risk & compliance, internal audit, technology advisory, and financial advisory. Interns are integrated into project teams, receive mentoring through multiple levels (peer, career, and executive advisors), and participate in structured learning opportunities, such as “The Intern Challenge” and workshops on tools and methodologies. The experience includes onboarding, exposure to internal initiatives, and the option for hybrid or in-office work (depending on location), as well as interaction with senior staff. Because Protiviti rotates or exposes interns to different industries and technical domains, you’ll build breadth in consulting-adjacent skills. Many interns who perform well are considered for full-time offers after graduation.
Location: Multiple U.S. locations, including New York, San Francisco, Chicago, Arlington, Boston, Seattle, and more
Stipend: $32–$35/hour (varies by location)
Program Dates: June – August (10 weeks)
Application Deadline: October 8
Eligibility: Bachelor’s or master’s students graduating the following year | Preferred majors include Business Administration, Economics, Finance, Operations, Logistics, Supply Chain, or Industrial Engineering
Accenture’s Consulting Summer Analyst Program is a 10-week internship where you’ll step into the world of consulting and help top clients solve real business problems. Throughout the program, you’ll work in person at Accenture offices, client sites, or delivery centers, gaining exposure to digital transformation, data analytics, and organizational strategy. You will contribute to a project that culminates in a final deliverable and presentation, while also building relationships with mentors, teammates, and senior leaders. Depending on your placement, you might join the Sourcing & Procurement track, where you’ll conduct spend analysis and supplier negotiations, or the Industry X track, where you’ll explore cutting-edge fields like AI, IoT, robotics, and cybersecurity to improve manufacturing and operations. In addition to technical experience, you’ll develop core consulting skills, strengthen communication abilities, and practice leadership in a collaborative setting.
Location: Rystad Energy, New York, NY
Stipend: Not specified
Program Dates: 8-10 weeks in the Summer
Application Deadline: September 28
Eligibility: Undergraduate or master’s students graduating the following year in fields such as engineering, finance, or economics | Strong analytical, quantitative, and communication skills required | Must be interested in the energy industry and energy transition
Rystad Energy’s Management Consulting Internship gives you hands-on exposure to the global energy industry while working out of their New York office. As an intern, you’ll join project teams tackling assignments across energy sectors, from oil and gas and midstream infrastructure to renewables, hydrogen, and carbon capture. You will conduct rigorous analyses, contribute to strategy projects, and interact directly with clients ranging from corporations to governments. You’ll gain experience in transaction support, market assessments, corporate strategy, and policy analysis, with opportunities to travel to client sites as needed. With its focus on both traditional energy and the energy transition, the internship allows you to sharpen consulting, research, and problem-solving skills in a fast-growing, international firm.
Location: Innovative Partnerships Group, Los Angeles, CA
Stipend: No information available
Program Dates: Varies (fall/spring/summer cycles) | Specifics depend on the posting
Application Deadline: Varies by cohort
Eligibility: Minimum 3.0 GPA | Must be able to come into the Los Angeles office 1–2 times per week | Strong interest in sports and entertainment
In this internship, you’ll work closely with the CEO and Business Development team at Innovative Partnerships Group (IPG) to gain first-hand exposure to partnership marketing in sports, entertainment, and related industries. You’ll contribute to lead generation, prospect research, proposal development, and outbound sales efforts, while also assisting the Partnership Solutions team in building strategies and managing projects. A large part of the role involves preparing for client meetings, supporting with Salesforce and CRM updates, and contributing to customized partnership proposals for high-profile clients. You’ll also conduct market and industry research, sit in on professional meetings, and see how major sponsorship and naming rights deals are structured. This internship is designed for students with a strong business mindset, excellent communication skills, and a passion for sports and entertainment.
Location: Multiple U.S. locations (CapTech offices | Specific sites not listed)
Stipend: Paid internship
Program Dates: 10 weeks in the Summer
Application Deadline: December 1
Eligibility: Rising seniors (current juniors graduating the following year)
Elevate is a 10-week program built to give rising seniors a real taste of the consulting world. You’ll team up with other interns to take on projects that feel just like real client work, like designing creative tech solutions while also learning from experienced consultants who guide you every step of the way. Along the way, you’ll get structured training, one-on-one mentorship, and the chance to tackle challenges inspired by Fortune 500 companies. Each week also brings casual lunch-and-learns with CapTech leaders, plus opportunities to show off your ideas and see the impact they can make. Many interns transition into full-time consulting roles at CapTech after graduation.
One other option — The Lumiere Research Scholar Program
If you’re interested in pursuing independent research, consider applying to one of the Lumiere Research Scholar Programs, selective online high school programs for students founded with researchers at Harvard and Oxford. Last year, we had over 4,000 students apply for 500 spots in the program! You can find the application form here.
Also check out the Lumiere Research Inclusion Foundation, a non-profit research program for talented, low-income students. Last year, we had 150 students on full need-based financial aid!
Stephen is one of the founders of Lumiere and a Harvard College graduate. He founded Lumiere as a PhD student at Harvard Business School. Lumiere is a selective research program where students work 1-1 with a research mentor to develop an independent research paper.
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