Cornerstone Research Summer Analyst and Full-time Analyst Positions

Hi UMD Econ!

My name is Andrew Li, and I’m a Research Associate at Cornerstone Research, an economic and financial consulting firm that provides expert testimony in high-profile litigation cases.  I began my work at Cornerstone Research as an analyst when I graduated from UMD in 2023.  My experience at Cornerstone has been rewarding in many aspects, as I have had the opportunity to work in collaborative teams and develop quantitative and qualitative skills.

 

Cornerstone would like to invite interested students at UMD to apply for our Analyst and Summer Analyst positions.  Detailed descriptions of the roles can be found on our website: https://www.cornerstone.com/Careers/analyst.

 

Please be aware of the application deadlines below. 

• Analyst: September 13, 2026 at 11:59 pm
• Summer Analyst: September 27, 2026 at 11:59 pm

 

Please also be aware that Cornerstone Research will be attending the following upcoming events at UMD:

• Employer of the Day – 9/9/2026, 12:30 PM–3:00 PM
• Cornerstone Research Information Session – 9/9/2026, 6:30 PM–8:00 PM
• ECON Networking and Career Fair – 9/15/2026, 4:30 PM–7:00 PM

 

While visiting UMD’s campus, we will also be hosting coffee chats at Starbucks (7336 Baltimore Ave) on 9/9/2026 from 3:30 PM–4:30 PM. Please fill out this form if you are interested: Link.

 

As a quick introduction to our firm and culture, Cornerstone:

• Recruits students from all majors; we find that our most successful analysts have demonstrated interest in research and desire to learn complex economic and financial concepts
• Works across industries including antitrust, healthcare, finance, intellectual property, and securities and has a generalist model that provides analysts with opportunities across sectors
• Maintains a positive work-life balance, supporting our diverse staff, with a strong analyst culture

 

This, combined with the firm’s long-standing relationships with our clients, makes Cornerstone an ideal place to start a career.  Analysts from Cornerstone often go on to top M.B.A., J.D., or Ph.D. graduate programs or proceed directly into technology, business, finance, or nonprofit work.