Please note that while we accept applications for our internship position starting in the fall, we will not begin actively contacting candidates for interviews until/after November 2026.
Our Summer Internship Opportunity
This internship program will provide you with the opportunity to apply the economic concepts you're learning in the classroom in a professional services setting. It will also help you to improve your research and data analysis skills as well as learn to manage and prioritize tasks. You will work side by side with internationally recognized experts in financial economics, corporate finance, energy, competition, and regulatory economics.
METRICS Research Analyst Intern Role
As a Research Analyst intern at The Brattle Group, you will be integral to our project teams, collaborating with senior consultants and experts. Your responsibilities will include:
Quantitative Models and Solutions: You'll build models and create innovative data-based solutions for clients using programming languages, such as R, Python, Stata, SAS, Excel, and VBA (e.g. conducting data and statistical analysis, econometric analysis, building interactive dashboards, etc.).
Qualitative Research and Literature Review: You'll conduct comprehensive research, including market analysis, literature reviews, document examination, and writing memos to provide insights and support expert reports.
Supporting Expert Witnesses: You'll assist in preparing expert reports and presentations, helping our experts present complex economic and financial concepts clearly in legal and regulatory contexts.
Collaborating with Team Members: Effective communication and teamwork are critical. You'll work closely with colleagues at all levels, contributing to the development of robust and innovative solutions for our clients.
Typical Assignments Might Include
- Antitrust & Competition: Research markets, evaluate any restrictions to competition and estimate any relevant damages.
- Consumer Protection and Product Liability: Identify the effects of misinformation on consumer choice, elicit the value that consumers place on particular product features through the statistical and econometric evaluation of sales data.
- Telecom: Conduct analysis related to competition, auctions, and mergers within the telecom industry.
You will work in a collaborative atmosphere where dedication to project success and individual career and professional development are emphasized. You will have the opportunity to discover where your strengths and interests lie and how you can best apply your skills. The work environment is collegial; and there is significant, on-going contact between senior and junior staff.
The Candidate
The ideal candidates will be pursuing, and possess:
- An undergraduate degree in a quantitative discipline (e.g. economics, computer science, data science, and mathematics), with strong academic performance. Successful applicants typically have a GPA of 3.7 or higher (based on a 4.0 scale).
- Great teamwork and leadership skills. Our project work is done almost exclusively on teams, so it's critical that our interns work well with others.
- Intellectual curiosity and creativity. We are looking for candidates who consistently want to learn more and approach problems with creativity.
- A high degree of ownership and commitment. Successful interns are committed to delivering their best work product, taking ownership of their work, and engaging in excellent client services.
- Strong communication skills.
To Be Considered for the Research Analyst Intern Position
Please submit the following materials as soon as possible via the application below.
- Cover Letter
- Resume
- Transcript(s) (unofficial copies accepted)
To streamline the process, please use your school-issued email address on your application. The anticipated base gross salary for this position in Washington DC is $1,850.00 per week.
EQUAL OPPORTUNITY
The Brattle Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, citizenship status, national origin, ancestry, sex, gender identity and expression, age, height, weight, domestic partner status, Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome or HIV status (AIDS/HIV status), genetic information, sexual orientation, disability (where the applicant or employee is qualified to perform the essential functions of the job with or without reasonable accommodation), marital status, veteran status, political affiliation, drug or alcohol abuse or alcoholism, or any other characteristic protected under applicable law. We encourage all applicants to click here to review our full Equal Employer Opportunity Statement.
THE EMPLOYER
The Brattle Group answers complex economic, finance, and regulatory questions for corporations, law firms, and governments around the world. We are distinguished by the clarity of our insights and the credibility of our experts, which include leading international academics and industry specialists. Brattle has 500 talented professionals across North America, Europe, and Asia-Pacific. For more information, please visit brattle.com.