Consulting internships 2025

If you’re interested in doing a consulting internship, you’ll want to do a bit of research to figure out which ones you’d like to apply for.

You’ll usually need to submit an online application for the internship you’re interested in - you can do this on targetjobs. If your application is moved to the next stage, you’ll be invited for an interview with a member of the organisation, and depending on the company, you may be given some sort of task to complete and discuss during the next interview.

There are some things you can do to improve your chances of being accepted onto a consulting internship:

• Research the companies you’re applying for to get clear on why you want to work with them
• Practise for the interview using the most asked interview questions for that sector/role

If you don’t have experience, you can still get a consulting internship. Generally, internships are for students who don’t have much (or any) experience and is an opportunity for students to gain experience in the sector they want to work in after graduation.

Employers aren’t interested solely in experience, so if you have any relevant qualifications, skills, hobbies/interests or even an obvious passion for consulting; this could land you the internship.

The deadline for consulting internships will differ from company to company, but lots of companies open their internship applications between May and June and stop taking applications between October and November.

Some companies have rolling deadlines for internships, so your best bet is to check on the individual job listing and apply as early as possible to avoid missing out.

You’ll usually need to apply for consulting internships online - you can do this on targetjobs. There are some things you can do to improve your chances of being accepted onto an internship.

• Make sure you research the companies you’re applying for
• Have a look at the job description at least a couple of times so you know exactly what the company is looking for
• Practise common consulting interview questions ahead of the interview so you’re well-prepared and confident on the day

For more top tips on how to get a consulting internship, read our guide .

How much consulting internships pay will differ from company to company. It will also depend on where the company is based – internships in London typically pay more than companies based in small towns.

Although there is some information about consulting internships pay online - for example, Glassdoor lists a salary range of £32k-£58k a year - we’d take this with a pinch of salt. Your best bet is to have a look at the individual job listing to see how much that internship is offering.