We invite current students to join our immersive internship. It'll offer broad exposure to the management consulting industry. You'll be staffed on one of our case teams and do real work interfacing with clients. If successful in the internship, it may lead to invitation for interviews or even an offer to join us as an associate consultant.

This is a unique opportunity to work as an associate consultant at a top strategy consulting firm. It begins with one week of training after which point you’ll be staffed on a real case team where your background, opinion, and insights matter. You’ll own a distinct piece of that project and solve a challenging problem as a group. Unlike other programs, you’ll work directly on client cases. If you’re interested in understanding how businesses really make decisions, this is the place to find out.

Try out consulting

Know for certain if it’ll be a good fit post-graduation.

Build relationships with practitioners

Work as a team and leave with lifelong contacts.

Countless networking opportunities

Real work means real opportunities for valuable connections.

Better your teamwork skills

See how a highly skilled group can work as one.

Opportunity to earn a full-time offer

Based on performance, you may be offered an associate consultant position upon graduation.

How to apply for this program

This program is typically for current bachelor’s and master’s students with one full summer left before graduation. The exact deadlines may vary by region—check our office information for exact details.

ABOUT YOU:

The following are typical requirements to apply for the Associate Consultant Internship. Please check our office information for exact deadlines, application information and internship duration, which may vary by office

To apply, you'll need to submit the following items, plus any additional requirements for the main office you wish to join:

• Resume/CV (Word doc or PDF files only)
• Educational background information
• Work experience
• Relevant test scores (if applicable)
• Strong academic background and analytical skills, high motivation levels, and outstanding interpersonal skills
• All disciplines/degrees are welcome
• Must on track to graduate by June 2026 (if applicable for your office)

COMPENSATION FOR US APPLICANTS:

For all locations, the good-faith reasonable annualized full-time compensation for this role is commensurate with competitive geographic market rates. Additionally, in some locations compensation may vary based on several factors including, but not limited to relevant experience, education, licensure/certifications, training and skill level.

Compensation for this role in the United States includes a monthly base salary of $9,000 and Bain’s best-in-class benefits package (details listed below).

Bain & Company's comprehensive U.S. benefits and wellness program is designed to help employees achieve personal independence, protection and stability in the areas most important to you and your family. Bain pays 100% individual employee premiums for medical, dental and vision programs, offering one of the most comprehensive medical plans for employees without impacting your paycheck.