U.S. Summer Consultant - 2026

Boston, Chicago, Houston, Los Angeles, New York, San Francisco

U.S. Summer Consultant - 2026 

Company Description 

L.E.K. Consulting is one of the premier strategy consulting firms worldwide. At L.E.K., we are passionate about helping our clients succeed with breakthrough insights that drive real impact. Our clients view us as trusted partners that help address their most pressing challenges and biggest opportunities.  

The L.E.K. experience combines the rigor of data-driven analysis with the creativity and curiosity of a collaborative team. By hiring exceptional people and fostering a culture of ownership, inclusion, and continuous learning, we develop leaders who thrive on challenge and bring energy, optimism, and drive to every engagement. Founded in 1983, L.E.K. employs more than 2,200 professionals across five continents, and is consistently recognized as one of the industry’s best firms to work for. For more information, visit lek.com. 

JOB DESCRIPTION 
 

If you are a bright, motivated first-year MBA student graduating in 2027 and interested in gaining insight into a consulting career while tackling some of the toughest and most interesting business problems, consider joining L.E.K. as a Summer Consultant. 

The Consultant role is at the core of our case team structure. Coming from diverse backgrounds and using their creative problem-solving and managerial skills, Consultants at L.E.K. guide our case teams to provide clients with insights with impact. You will make a difference by driving our teams to deliver actionable advice and strategies to help our clients win. 

The internship kicks off with a week of training off site with peers from all of our U.S. offices, where you will learn the fundamentals of what it takes to be a successful Consultant at L.E.K. At the conclusion of training, you will spend the next ~8 weeks in your home office doing real casework as a part of a team. 

Consultants at L.E.K. are fully dedicated to a single project at a time and play a critical role in ensuring the team is addressing client problems and delivering the best answer.  You can expect to be staffed on 1-2 projects alongside a full-time Consultant, with similar primary responsibilities, including:  

  • Breaking down and outlining the client’s key strategic issues 
  • Designing and supervising the team’s core research tasks and analyses day-to-day 
  • Developing presentations and other deliverable structures 
  • Participating in the communication of project conclusions to client senior management 
  • Providing guidance, mentorship, and feedback to more junior staff 

 

In addition, you can expect to participate in the following throughout the summer: 

  • Weekly check-in meetings with your case team Manager to discuss your experience and feedback 
  • Professional development sessions  
  • A formal mentoring program 
  • Fun social events with the entire office 

L.E.K. recruits the best and the brightest and offers very competitive compensation and benefits. Excellent Summer Consultants are awarded offers to return to L.E.K. as full-time Consultants after graduation along with additional bonus incentives. 

Click here for more on the Consultant experience at L.E.K. 
 

WHY L.E.K.? 

The Consultant role at L.E.K. is differentiated from other firms in several key ways:  

  • Early management responsibility: Consultants have the opportunity to manage the case process and Associates (L.E.K. hires two undergraduates for every new Consultant). 
  • Breadth of experiences: While our projects span most industries and services, our focus is strategy and M&A. Consultants typically work on ~6-10 projects a year, providing greater exposure across clients and strategic issues, as well as faster development of business acumen. 
  • Fun, stimulating work environment: L.E.K. teams spend substantially more time in their home office relative to teams at peer firms, and we pride ourselves on a vibrant social culture, including case team events, office parties, non-profit involvement, and much more. 
  • International exposure: Approximately one-third of L.E.K. projects involve an international component, which allows Consultants to work on international case teams or, if they choose, to relocate to international offices on either a temporary or a full-time basis. 
  • Upward mobility: L.E.K. is a meritocracy with an entrepreneurial culture and frequent feedback. We rapidly progress responsibility to accelerate our team’s development. 

 

 
QUALIFICATIONS 

While we do not use a rigid checklist, we look for a combination of attributes that provide an excellent foundation for a successful career at L.E.K., including leadership, drive, intellectual curiosity, analytical ability, teamwork, and uncompromising ethics. 

Summer Consultants will earn a weekly salary of $3,550 during the summer internship. 

International candidates will be considered. L.E.K. Consulting will assist you as necessary in accordance with our policy of obtaining employment authorization, however; we cannot guarantee that work authorization will be granted. 

L.E.K Consulting is an Equal Opportunity Employer.