Program details

Gain real experience and build
your future

  • What you'll do

    • Work on real projects: Tackle both qualitative and quantitative assignments, like conducting industry research, analyzing data, and creating presentations.
    • Collaborate on a case study: Solve a client challenge from start to finish—analyzing data, building economic models, and presenting your findings to senior leadership.
    • Learn and grow: Get technical training on tools like Stata, Excel, and R, attend seminars on industry trends, and connect with mentors and peers.

  • What makes it special

    • Build connections: Enjoy lunches with senior leaders, dinners with consultants, and team outings to sporting events, a casino night, and more.
    • Make an impact: Participate in volunteer activities and lead a fundraiser for a nonprofit chosen by your cohort.

  • Why you'll love it

    At the end of the summer, you’ll head back to school having gained hands-on consulting experience, enduring friendships, and the skills to launch your career.

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The interview process

Be prepared

Our interview process is designed for you to get to know us and for us to get to know you. You’ll talk to multiple people at different levels to get a feel for the work, the environment, and the culture.

We’re excited to learn about your skillset! Here’s what to expect:

First-round interview (virtual):

  • Traditional interview questions
  • Case interview

Second-round interview (virtual or in-person at our office in DC):

  • Behavioral interviews
  • Case interview
Upcoming Virtual Events

Join our webinars

We host webinars to help you learn about economic consulting, find out about job opportunities at Bates White, and participate in case interview workshops. Check out the schedule and register below.

Bates White

Brigham Young University

Duke University

Northwestern University

  • Virtual Case Interviewing with the Pros
    1:00–3:00 pm (CT)
    See Handshake for more details

Sadie Collective

  • Economic Consulting Workshop
    5:00–6:00 pm ET
    Please register for this event at the link attached
    Register here: https://tinyurl.com/sadieandbw

University of Chicago

University of Pennsylvania

Upcoming In-Person Events

On-campus events

Bates White participates in on-campus recruiting in the fall at various institutions. During these visits, we offer information sessions and interview workshops. We accept applications from all schools. If you don’t see an event at your school, check out our webinar schedule above.

George Washington University

  • Careers in Economics Fall Event
    12:30–3:00 pm (ET)
    See Handshake for more details

Georgetown University

  • Career Fair
    10:00 am–3:00 pm ET
    See Handshake for more details

Northwestern University

  • Career Advancement Career Fair
    12:00–4:00 pm (CT)
    See Handshake for more details

Pennsylvania State University

  • Fall Career Days
    11:00 am–4:00 pm (ET)
    See the Nittany Lion Website for more details
  • Schreyer info session
    5:00—6:00 pm (ET)
    Location pending

University of Chicago

  • Fall 2026 In-Person Career Fair
    12:30–4:00 pm CT
    See Handshake for more details

University of Virginia

  • Economic and Litigation Consulting Night
    6:00–8:00 pm (ET)
    See Handshake for more details

Wellesley College

  • Fall 2026 Business, Consulting, Finance, Marketing & STEM Job and Internship Fair
    3:00–6:00 pm (ET)
    See Handshake for more details
  • Info session & CIW (Case Interview Workshop)
    5:00–6:00 pm (ET)
    See Handshake for more details

  • Case interview tips

    The purpose of case interviews is to gain insight into your analytical capabilities. Learn what to expect and how to prepare.

    Learn More

  • Example case interview

    Use this case to practice answering interview questions and compare your responses.

    Learn More
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