Consulting Internship

Southern Arkansas University; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 27,552 - 34,440; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hands-on consulting experience

Networking opportunities

Education and development programs

Job summary

A consulting firm located in Chicago is seeking interns for an 8-week paid program starting June 2026. Interns will gain hands-on consulting experience, working on real client projects while honing skills in analysis and communication. The position requires pursuing a relevant bachelor's degree and proficiency in MS Office. Interns will collaborate with teams and have opportunities for networking and development. This internship could lead to full-time consultant positions post-graduation.

Qualifications

• Strong proficiency in MS Office Suite, specifically Excel, PowerPoint, and MS Project.
• Excellent communication skills to effectively deliver and explain research findings.
• Self-motivated with the ability to work well independently.

Responsibilities

• Work with client teams to maintain work-plans and develop analyses.
• Assist in drafting succinct, logically structured reports.
• Participate in client presentations and meetings.

Skills

MS Office Suite proficiency (Excel, PowerPoint, MS Project)

Excellent verbal communication skills

Excellent written communication skills

Detail-oriented

Ability to work independently and collaboratively

Education

Pursuing a bachelor's degree in Finance, Business, Economics, Accounting, or Data Analytics

Job description

Harbor is the preeminent provider of expert services across strategy, legal technology, operations, and intelligence.

Our globally integrated team of 800+ strategists, technologists, and specialists navigates alongside our clients – leading law firms, corporations, and their law departments – to provide essential resources and invaluable insights.

Our Interns will gain the experience to provide a unique blend of core consulting services across a number of industries and disciplines along with developing specialized skills in their respective areas of interest.

Harbor is seeking a qualified candidate to join our team for an eight-week, 40-hour per week paid internship that runs from June to August 2026 (the “Program”). To ensure that you get the most out of the Program, you will need to be onsite in our downtown Chicago office located at 200 North LaSalle. Suite 2020. Chicago, IL 60601.

Responsibilities

As an Intern will utilize your analytical experience, team leadership, and problem-solving skills to assist teams on real-life client projects while focusing on your personal development and career path.

• Work with client teams to maintain work-plans, develop concise and complex analyses and prepare high quality deliverables.
• Assist in drafting succinct and logically structured written reports.
• Participate in client presentations and client meetings.
• Interface with peers and management in an internal-facing capstone project with visibility to executive leadership.
• Work collaboratively with fellow consultants across all service lines to have deeper understanding of HBR.

Qualifications

Ideally, you are actively pursuing a bachelor’s degree in Finance, Business, Economics, Accounting, and/or Data Analytics preferred. Essential qualifications include:

• Strong proficiency in MS Office Suite, specifically Excel, PowerPoint, and MS Project.
• Excellent communication skills, to effectively deliver and explain research findings to attorneys both verbally and through written summaries and analysis.
• Self-motivated with the ability to work well independently and to collaborate with client’s team and other contract researchers to effectively prioritize and execute tasks.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively.
• Must be detail-oriented and be able to work on multiple projects simultaneously.

Requirements

• Able to complete an 8-week program beginning in June 2026.
• Able to work up to 40 hours per week.
• Live in (or willing to locate to) Chicago.
• Have permanent US work authorization.

Why Choose Harbor?

We offer exciting opportunities to gain hands-on consulting experience working across teams on real projects. In addition, we provide a collegial environment where our class of interns is encouraged to engage with peers, project teams, and leadership independently and through planned events. Finally, every rising senior who completes the Program can be considered for a full-time Consultant opportunity to commence upon graduation. Some planned activities include:

• Internal networking sessions.
• Education and development programs to broaden your understanding of our expertise and the legal industry.