Summer Economist

About the Company:

One of the world’s leading economics consulting firms, Compass Lexecon provides law firms, corporations and government clients with clear analysis of complex issues.  Our experience and expertise apply to virtually any question of economics, in virtually any context of the law or business.  Our experts and staff are known for developing a thorough understanding of the issues that our clients face, relating those issues to relevant economic theory, supporting our analysis with solid and persuasive empirical evidence, and presenting our findings in an understandable manner.

About the Opportunity: 

We are currently seeking Summer Economist candidates for the summer of 2026 in Washington, DC and Chicago. Ideal candidates will be in the final year of their PhD and will be on the job market during the winter of 2026/2027.

To Apply:

Applicants must submit a cover letter, resume, writing sample, and unofficial transcript to be considered. Incomplete applications will not be reviewed.

About the Role:

Summer Economists play an integral role on case teams, contributing to all phases of complex economic consulting engagements. Working closely with case teams, Summer Economists apply economic theory, quantitative methods, and data analysis to address antitrust and competition matters.

Summer Economists may assist in case work including:

• Identifying and analyzing key economic issues in antitrust cases
• Supporting the formulation of case strategy
• Applying academic research to economic analyses
• Conducting quantitative and qualitative research
• Formulating, developing, and implementing economic and econometric models
• Managing and analyzing large datasets using statistical software such as SAS, Stata, R, Python, or MATLAB
• Collaborating closely with case teams
• Supporting senior staff in all aspects of case development and execution

Qualifications and skills:

All candidates must possess strong communication skills and the ability to work in a team environment. Relevant academic, government or consulting experience is viewed favorably, but not required.

Compensation and benefits are competitive with other major economic consulting firms. The base salary range for the Summer Economist role is $4,600 a week.

Compass Lexecon is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer including Vets and Disabled.