Legal Intern
Company: Cornerstone Research
Location: Los Angeles
Posted on: April 1, 2026
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Job Description:
Role Overview: At Cornerstone Research, you will be part of a
thriving, 1,000-strong team that spans nine offices, comprises more
than 55 nationalities, and leads the industry in its commitment to
develop team members across all levels. Inc. Magazine has
recognized Cornerstone Research three times as a Best Workplace for
its outstanding employee engagement, collaborative culture, and
professional growth opportunities. You’ll Love It Here If You:
Embrace learning and continuous improvement Set and strive for a
high bar of excellence Believe that teamwork leads to success: ask
us what it means to be onefirmfirm! Take pride in always doing your
best work, even if it’s harder or takes longer Are passionate about
what you do How You'll Help Our Team Succeed: THE IMAGINE
INTERNSHIP PROGRAM LEGAL INTERN (LOS ANGELES – HYBRID) “Imagine the
possibilities of your future” Spend six weeks immersed in the world
of Cornerstone Research through our Imagine Internship Program.
This comprehensive program offers rising seniors a unique
opportunity to explore various corporate functions and experience
our firm culture firsthand. We are particularly interested in
considering applicants who are first-generation college students.
We designed this program to empower students with varied
perspectives and experiences to thrive in a professional setting.
By fostering adaptability, cultural understanding, and resilience,
we aim to cultivate your professional growth. Through mentorship
and skill-building, we are committed to unlocking your potential
and creating pathways to future career success. It is not required
for you to be deeply familiar with the functions of your potential
role, as our Summer Internship program will guide you through
learning about your assigned role and department. What You'll Need
to Be Successful: HOW YOU’LL HELP OUR TEAM SUCCEED Key
responsibilities include (but are not limited to): Shadowing,
executing, and coordinating key projects to learn and understand
internal and external processes. Through partnering with the Legal
Team, you will: Review legal holds and ethical walls. Assist with
tracking and managing engagement letters. Prepare template
agreements as needed, including NDAs and engagement letters.
Conduct general research. Coordinate legal file review projects.
Other tasks as assigned. Understanding the Legal department’s role
in collaborating with other firm departments. QUALIFICATIONS If the
Imagine Internship Program sounds exciting to you, we encourage you
to apply. We seek well-rounded, enthusiastic individuals for our
Summer Intern role. Our qualifications are as follows: Entering
your senior year of an undergraduate degree; with an expected
graduation date of December 2026 – June 2027 Interest in the Legal
field Demonstrated excellent academic performance and campus
leadership experience Possess strong attention to detail,
organizational skills, and a client-service mindset Excellent
communication skills Maintain confidentiality of sensitive
information Must be willing to participate in the full 6-week
program from June 29, 2026 – August 7, 2026 Must live within
commuting distance of the Cornerstone Research office, where the
intern position will be located. Please see the top of this posting
for the assigned Cornerstone Research office location for this
role. COMPENSATION For all positions across all locations, we are
offering a set hourly rate of $22.00/hour for 40 hours per week for
6 weeks; interns are paid bi-weekly. While a return offer is not
guaranteed post-internship, this opportunity will help to expose
you/hone your skill set for future opportunities at Cornerstone
Research or another organization. ABOUT CORNERSTONE RESEARCH
Cornerstone Research is a consulting firm specializing in the
analysis of complex financial, economic, accounting, and marketing
issues, and is widely known as one of the nation’s leading finance
and economics consulting firms with more than 1,000 full-time staff
members across nine offices. We work with a broad network of
testifying experts, including leaders from academia and industry,
who are recognized for their depth of knowledge, accomplishments,
and research. Our staff consultants contribute expertise in
economics, finance, accounting, and marketing, as well as business
acumen, familiarity with the litigation process, and a commitment
to produce outstanding results. The firm’s uniquely collegial,
supportive atmosphere makes Cornerstone Research a great place to
work. We invest in our people in a host of ways, from providing
meaningful learning and development opportunities to organizing
memorable social events. To many, our culture and our people are
the most exciting, enriching aspects of a Cornerstone Research
career. We believe in cultivating a workplace that welcomes a
variety of perspectives and experiences, where employees can thrive
and do their best work. 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. Who We Are: Cornerstone Research provides economic and
financial analysis and expert testimony in all phases of commercial
litigation and regulatory proceedings. We work with a broad network
of testifying experts, including leaders from academia and
industry, who are recognized for their depth of knowledge,
accomplishments, and research. Our staff consultants contribute
expertise in economics, finance, accounting, and marketing, as well
as business acumen, familiarity with the litigation process, and a
commitment to produce outstanding results. We’re looking for
passionate individuals who share our firm’s core values and can
bring varied perspectives and experiences to our team. The firm’s
uniquely collegial, supportive atmosphere makes Cornerstone
Research a great place to work. We invest in our people in a host
of ways, from providing meaningful learning and development
opportunities to organizing memorable social events. To many, our
culture and our people are the most exciting, enriching aspects of
a Cornerstone Research career. Equal Employment Opportunity:
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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