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Intern, Economics (Summer 2026)

CompanySecretariat
LocationWashington
Work ModeOn Site
PostedJanuary 28, 2026
Internship Information
Core Responsibilities
Interns will assist in building quantitative models, analyzing economic and financial data, and crafting analytical arguments. They will work on high-stakes projects alongside experienced economists and analysts.
Internship Type
full time
Salary Range
$20 - $30
Company Size
1516
Visa Sponsorship
No
Language
English
Working Hours
40 hours
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About The Company
Secretariat experts are trusted in the highest-stakes legal, risk, and regulatory matters around the world. Renowned law firms, leading corporations, and influential governmental entities turn to our disputes, investigations, economic, engineering, data, and forensic advisory services when the stakes are high — supporting them with meticulous preparation, insightful analysis, and clearly persuasive communications. With more than 600 professionals located in the world's key commercial and arbitration centers, our bright minds and passionate problem-solvers put their financial, analytical, and strategic insights to work in the fast-paced sectors that drive the global economy. High-performance experts. When it's all on the line. For more information on Secretariat, please visit our website at www.secretariat-intl.com or email info@secretariat-intl.com.
About the Role
<div class="content-intro"><h1><span style="color: rgb(170, 24, 44);"><strong>Chart Your Journey at Secretariat</strong></span></h1> <p><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">From a collaborative culture to teammates who will always be by your side, find a career that will grow with you. Deliver your impact at Secretariat.</span></p> <p>&nbsp;</p></div><p><strong><u>ABOUT THE FIRM</u></strong></p> <p><strong>Secretariat professionals are trusted in the highest-stakes legal, risk, and regulatory matters around the world.</strong></p> <p>When you join Secretariat, you become part of a rapidly growing elite team of bright minds and passionate problem-solvers. Your skills and expertise will be utilized on day one – working with the world’s most renowned law firms, leading corporations, and influential institutions to answer complex questions that shape critical financial, economic, and strategic business decisions.</p> <p>Our globally integrated teams are united by the ambition, energy, and commitment they bring to every challenge. We inspire and empower an open, collaborative culture that embraces ongoing professional development, recognition, diversity, and – most importantly – you.</p> <p>Make your impact at Secretariat.</p> <p><strong><u>ABOUT OUR ANTITRUST TEAM</u></strong></p> <p>Antitrust investigations and litigation—whether involving proposed mergers and acquisitions (M&amp;A) or allegations of anticompetitive conduct—require clear, expert economic analysis. For decades, Secretariat’s antitrust economists have delivered exactly that. With experience in more than 1,400 antitrust matters across nearly every industry and a collective deal value exceeding $500 billion, our experts are trusted for their clarity and credibility.</p> <p>When antitrust disputes arise, effective economic testimony is essential. Secretariat’s experts excel at presenting understandable, persuasive analyses to judges, juries, and arbitrators. We provide clear testimony in cases involving price fixing, bid rigging, monopolization, and more. Whether addressing class certification, damage estimation, or competitive harm, our experts integrate rigorous economic reasoning with relevant legal standards, case law, and the unique facts of each case</p> <p><strong><u>RESPONSIBILITIES:</u></strong></p> <p>We are currently seeking Interns for Summer 2026 to join our growing team of economists, statisticians, accountants, and financial analysts. We apply our expertise to solve challenging problems – our projects involve high-stakes matters that provide an opportunity to work with prestigious law firms, government entities, Fortune 500 companies, and high-growth corporations in a dynamic, team-based organization.</p> <p>Prospective candidates must possess a strong academic record, excellent analytical and quantitative skills, the ability to work effectively in teams, remarkable communication skills, creativity, and drive to succeed.&nbsp; Ideal applicants are currently pursuing or already have a degree in economics, finance, mathematics, or another quantitative field from a leading university, and have experience with one or more financial/data analysis programs (such as Stata, SAS, R, Microsoft Excel, or Python).</p> <p>Intern responsibilities may include:</p> <ul> <li>Building quantitative models using financial and/or data applications</li> <li>Identifying and synthesizing research on marketplace dynamics, conduct of market participants, and competitive performance</li> <li>Assembling, processing, and analyzing raw economic, financial, and operational data</li> <li>Crafting analytical arguments; drafting reports, memoranda, and letters</li> <li>Creating professional-grade presentations in Microsoft PowerPoint or similar software</li> <li>Constructing econometric models using statistical software such as R or Stata (and in certain cases, advanced computer programming using programs such as Python)</li> </ul> <p><strong><u>REQUIREMENTS:</u></strong></p> <ul> <li>Currently pursuing Bachelor’s degree in economics, finance, mathematics, or related field</li> <li>Proficient using Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint with an expected graduation date between December 2026 and August 2027</li> <li>Minimum GPA 3.5</li> <li>Experience in Stata, Python, or R</li> <li>Exceptional analytical and problem-solving skills</li> <li>Experience analyzing data and information to extract insights</li> <li>Motivation to exceed expectations</li> <li>Creativity, innovation, and intellectual curiosity</li> <li>Organization, accuracy, and strong attention to detail</li> <li>Ability to work independently and collaboratively</li> <li>Strong written and verbal communication skills</li> <li>Authorized to work in the US with no need for sponsorship in the future</li> </ul> <p>Interested in becoming a part of our team?&nbsp; We would love the opportunity to get to know you!&nbsp; Please submit a cover letter, resume, academic transcripts, and an academic writing sample.</p><div class="content-pay-transparency"><div class="pay-input"><div class="description"><p></p> <p>At Secretariat, we believe in pay transparency and equity. <span data-teams="true">Compensation for this role will be based on a variety of factors, including experience, skills, and location. Further details will be provided during the hiring process.</span></p> <p><span data-teams="true">&nbsp;</span></p></div><div class="title">Pay Transparency</div><div class="pay-range"><span>$20</span><span class="divider">&mdash;</span><span>$30 USD</span></div></div></div><div class="content-conclusion"><h2><span style="color: rgb(170, 24, 44);">A rewarding career above all</span></h2> <p><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">There are a lot of fine consulting firms out there. But when everything is on the line, it takes a unique combination of skill and savvy to succeed under pressure.</span></p> <p><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Our culture and people are driven by passion, pride, and performance. Passion for the clients we serve, the work we deliver, and the communities we live in. Pride in our cohesive team recognized for excellence and trusted to perform in the most challenging situations. And our track record of outstanding performance across all of our disciplines speaks for itself.</span></p> <p><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><a id="menur14a" class="fui-Link ___1q1shib f2hkw1w f3rmtva f1ewtqcl fyind8e f1k6fduh f1w7gpdv fk6fouc fjoy568 figsok6 f1s184ao f1mk8lai fnbmjn9 f1o700av f13mvf36 f1cmlufx f9n3di6 f1ids18y f1tx3yz7 f1deo86v f1eh06m1 f1iescvh fhgqx19 f1olyrje f1p93eir f1nev41a f1h8hb77 f1lqvz6u f10aw75t fsle3fq f17ae5zn" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);" href="https://secretariat-intl.com/people/" target="_blank">Our people</a> are motivated to be the best in everything they do – from our approach to making the complex simple to the way we mentor our up-and-coming talent to become trusted experts early in their careers.</span></p> <p><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">To learn how Secretariat collects, uses, and protects your personal information during the recruitment process, please review our <a class="" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);" href="#" data-start="282" data-end="301">Privacy Policy</a></span></p> <p>&nbsp;</p></div>
Key Skills
Analytical SkillsQuantitative SkillsCommunication SkillsTeamworkCreativityProblem-SolvingAttention to DetailData AnalysisEconometricsStatistical SoftwareMicrosoft ExcelMicrosoft PowerPointMicrosoft WordPythonRStata
Categories
ConsultingFinance & AccountingData & AnalyticsLegalGovernment & Public Sector