Cornerstone Research Analyst Opportunities

Posted in Undergrad Opportunities

Posted on 8/28/2025: My name is Shoma Oura, and I’m an analyst at Cornerstone Research, an economic and financial consulting firm that provides expert testimony in high-profile litigation cases. I am writing to let you know about the positions at Cornerstone Research that students in the economics department might be interested in.

I have been working as an analyst at Cornerstone Research since I graduated from the SFS in2024. 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 Georgetown University 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. We do offer secondary deadlines, but candidates should aim to apply by the primary deadlines.

  • Analyst:  September 14th at 11:59 pm
    • Secondary deadline: 10/5/2025 at 11:59 pm
  • Summer Analyst:  September 21th at 11:59 pm
    • Secondary deadline: 10/12/2025 at 11:59 pm

Please also be aware that Cornerstone Research will be attending the following events at Georgetown University:

  • 9/10:  Information Session at 5:30 PM – 6:30 PM
    • Location: Cawley Career Center
  • 9/12:  Consulting Career Fair at 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM
    • Location: Georgetown University Hotel Ballroom

We will also be hosting in-person coffee chats on the days of the events above. Please fill out this form  if you are interested.

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

  • Recruits students from all majors; we find that our most successful analysts have a 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.

We would really appreciate it if you could pass along the information to students who might be interested.  Please feel free to reach me at shoma.oura@cornerstone.com  if you have any questions.

Thank you for your time,

Shoma Oura

Analyst

CORNERSTONE RESEARCH
2001 K Street, NW
North Tower, Suite 800
Washington, DC 20006-1037
202.912.8882 direct
My pronouns: He/Him/His
www.cornerstone.com