2026 Data & Analytics Summer Internship – L.E.K. Consulting
Location: London
Duration: 8 weeks (July – August 2026)
Application Deadline: Sunday, 4 January 2026 (23:55 GMT)
About L.E.K. Consulting
L.E.K. Consulting is a global strategy consulting firm that helps organisations make critical commercial decisions and deliver sustainable business growth.
With over 2,300 professionals across five continents, L.E.K. works across a wide range of industries — including life sciences, healthcare, retail, consumer, financial services, industrials, energy, and transportation.
Internship Overview
The Data & Analytics Summer Internship offers penultimate-year students a unique opportunity to gain hands-on experience in applying analytics to complex business problems within consulting.
Over the 8-week programme (July–August 2026), interns will:
- Work with consulting project teams on real client and internal projects.
- Deliver impactful analytical insights that guide business decisions.
- Present work to senior leaders and partners at L.E.K.
What You’ll Gain
- Experience solving real-world commercial challenges through data.
- Exposure to multiple industries and strategic consulting practices.
- Mentorship from experienced analytical and commercial experts.
- Development of technical skills using Python, SQL, R, Tableau, PowerBI, and related tools.
Who We’re Looking For
L.E.K. is seeking penultimate-year students (preferably in STEM or technology-related fields) who demonstrate:
- Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
- Intellectual curiosity and creativity.
- Excellent communication and teamwork skills.
- Interest or experience in data analysis, machine learning, or optimisation.
Aiming for a 2:1 or higher is preferred but not required.
Diversity and Inclusion
L.E.K. Consulting values diversity and inclusion across all its teams. The firm fosters a culture of respect and belonging, with employee-led affinity groups and events promoting awareness and equality.
Application Process
Deadline: Sunday, 4 January 2026 (23:55 GMT)
Applications are not reviewed on a rolling basis. Applicants can expect a response within four weeks after the deadline.
