Economic consulting firms are generally known for the data-intensive and rigorously analytic nature of their work. While Bates White is no different, the firm seeks to differentiate itself through its bright and passionate people. It’s a firm that invests heavily in professional development and building a close-knit, collaborative culture. One past intern lauds “the best possible culture I can ask for in a corporate setting” while another says, “everyone is very invested in the growth of the summers, so I felt like I was able to develo...

The Bates White Summer Consultant Program is an intensive 10-week internship that provides rising seniors with an opportunity to develop knowledge, skills, and abilities while making meaningful contributions to the firm. Participants receive extensive training and perform a mix of challenging and interesting quantitative and qualitative assignments. They work side-by-side with experienced professionals and interact with senior-level staff. Sponsors and Peer Coaches provide mentoring and help ...

Bates White is a mid-sized consultancy specializing in advanced economic, financial, and econometric analysis. The company's professional staff—among them economists, econometricians, financial analysts, and IT specialists—helps law firms, corporations, and government entities address complex matters that require sophisticated problem solving and deep empirical analysis.

2026 Vault Rankings

• “The expectation was only to work 40-hour weeks. Sometimes there would be fluctuations in busy periods where we would work up to 50 hours in addition to weekly after-work events, happy hours, and dinners. Either way, it did not impede my quality of life, as there was plenty of time before and after work to do personal activities. The environment in the office is very friendly and sociable. Everyone wants to get to know each other and work well together.”
• “Required to work 40 hours a we...

• “While the hiring process was rigorous, it was also one of the best interview experiences I have had. Every interviewer genuinely appeared to want me to do well, and everyone was incredibly friendly and helpful. Interviews were fairly standard and were not meant to trip interviewees up.”
• “Very selective internship, difficult to get an interview in the first place, not a bunch of rounds, but still selective between rounds.”
• “Two rounds, one virtual and one in person....