Sophomore Summit - Cornerstone Research

Company: Cornerstone Research
Location: Lincoln
Posted on: March 19, 2023

Job Description:

We invite you to participate in Cornerstone Research's Sophomore Summit, which will be held virtually from Tuesday, May 24th- Wednesday, May 25th 11:00 AM EST - 5:00 PM EST.Do you have an interest in economics or finance? How about the intersection of law and business? Cornerstone Research's Sophomore Summit is the perfect opportunity for you to learn about the world of economic consulting - a niche industry that uses the principles of economics, finance, and data in legal/regulatory proceedings to help resolve front-page problems!The Sophomore Summit is a two-day developmental program for second-year undergraduate students (graduating in 2025) with an interest in consulting, economics, and/or finance. This unique experience offers the opportunity to understand what economic consulting is, learn about career opportunities that exist at Cornerstone Research, obtain hands-on experience through a mini-project, and get to know the types of individuals who work at our firm. If you are looking to hone your industry knowledge, identify future job opportunities, and network with current consultants, the Sophomore Summit is a great fit for you!QualificationsMinimum qualifications:

• Must be a second-year undergraduate student currently pursuing a Bachelor's degree with an anticipated graduation in spring/summer 2025
• Self-identify with at least one historically underrepresented group: Black or African American, Hispanic or Latino, East Asian, South/Southeast Asian, Middle Eastern, Native American, LGBTQ+, Veteran, disabled, and/or first generation college student
• Strong interest in economics, finance, and/or consulting
• Taken or enrolled in one college-level economics, finance, or computer science course by the time of the program
• Available for the full two-day program on dates and times providedPreferred qualifications:
  • Two completed economics, finance, or computer science courses
  • Minimum GPA of 3.3To apply for the Sophomore Summit, please complete our application and be sure to include your resume and unofficial transcript* by 11:59 PM EST March 31, 2023. Note that as part of the application, you will be asked to write a 250-300 word statement describing your interest in the program.*We recognize that some institutions have not issued grades for recent semesters. This is not a problem; please still submit a transcript/list of classes taken.Cornerstone Research provides Equal Employment Opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to legally protected categories, such as age, sex, gender, gender identity, race, color, creed/religious belief, medical condition, predisposing genetic characteristics or genetic information or testing, disability, marital status, pregnancy status, military status, veteran status, arrest or conviction record (except where permitted by law), sexual orientation, ethnic background, citizen status, ancestry, national origin, or any other consideration protected by federal, state or local law.

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