Intern, Intellectual Property (Summer 2026)

Secretariat • Chicago, IL

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About The Position

From a collaborative culture to teammates who will always be by your side, find a career that will grow with you. Deliver your impact at Secretariat. ABOUT THE FIRM Secretariat professionals are trusted in the highest-stakes legal, risk, and regulatory matters around the world. When you join Secretariat , you become part of a rapidly growing elite team of bright minds and passionate problem-solvers. Your skills and expertise will be utilized on day one – working with the world’s most renowned law firms, leading corporations, and influential institutions to answer complex questions that shape critical financial, economic, and strategic business decisions. Our globally integrated teams are united by the ambition, energy, and commitment they bring to every challenge. We inspire and empower an open, collaborative culture that embraces ongoing professional development, recognition, diversity, and – most importantly – you. Make your impact at Secretariat . We are seeking an Intern in our Peoria, IL location. This role will be coded to the Chicago office and will occasionally work there, but primarily the Intern will work in Peoria. ABOUT OUR TEAM Secretariat’s world-leading intellectual property experts provide analysis, opinions, and expert testimony in some of the largest and most complex intellectual property litigations, regulatory proceedings, and strategic advisory engagements in the marketplace. Our expertise in economics, finance, statistics, and accounting provides a foundation for delivering excellence to our clients.

Requirements

• Currently pursuing Bachelor’s degree in accounting , economics, finance, mathematics, or related field with expected graduation date between December 202 6 and August 2027
• Minimum GPA of 3.5
• Proficient using Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
• Experience in Stata, Python, or R
• Exceptional analytical and problem-solving skills
• Experience analyzing data and information to extract insights
• Motivation to exceed expectations
• Creativity, innovation, and intellectual curiosity
• Organization, accuracy, and strong attention to detail
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Must be authorized to work in the US with no need for sponsorship in the future

Responsibilities

• Building quantitative models using financial and/or data applications
• Identifying and synthesizing research on marketplace dynamics, conduct of market participants, and competitive performance
• Assembling, processing, and analysing raw economic, financial, and operational data
• Assisting with c rafting analytical arguments; drafting reports, memoranda, and letters
• Assisting with c reating professional-grade presentations in Microsoft PowerPoint or similar software
• Constructing econometric models using statistical software such as R or Stata (and in certain cases, advanced computer programming using programs such as Python)

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Intern