Intern, Disputes and Investigations – National Security Summer 2026
About this internship
Alvarez & Marsal is hiring an Intern, Disputes and Investigations – National Security for Summer 2026 in New York, NY with an on-site work model. This consulting and professional services internship is geared toward students pursuing a bachelor’s or advanced degree in a related field such as business, political science, international relations, law, or economics. The role emphasizes strong research and writing, the ability to independently deliver polished work products, and proficiency with MS Office collaboration and productivity tools. Compensation is listed at $35/hour.
Qualifications
Required
- Pursuing a bachelor’s degree or an advanced degree in a related field (e.g., business, political science, international relations, law, or economics).
- Excellent research and writing capabilities required. CandidatesBe able to independently produce complete, polished work products.
- Must be proficient in using MS Office productivity and collaboration tools (e.g., MS Teams, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Project, SharePoint, etc.)
Nice to have
- Coursework or academic projects related to national security, international relations, economics, or legal/policy analysis.
- Demonstrated ability to synthesize complex information into clear, well-structured written deliverables.
- Comfort collaborating in a professional setting using tools like MS Teams and SharePoint for version control and communication.
- Strong attention to detail for formatting, accuracy checks, and producing polished final documents.
- Time-management skills to juggle multiple research and writing tasks while meeting deadlines.
How to stand out (TUN tip)
Before you apply, prepare a writing sample (or excerpt from a research paper) that shows clear structure, sourcing, and concise analysis, since research and writing are central to this role. Also review the posting carefully and mirror its language in your resume by calling out your experience producing independent, polished work and using MS Office tools like Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Teams.