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Recruiting for this role ends on 11/01/2026.

Work You’ll Do

As a Forensic Investigation Summer Scholar, you will:

• Combine investigative skills with cutting-edge technology to offer innovative solutions to our clients' complex problems.

• Leverage data, statistical and quantitative analysis, rules-based methods, and predictive modeling to deliver insights into forensic and transactional challenges, supporting investigations such as fraud, anti-corruption compliance, restructuring, safety, quality, and enterprise fraud management

• Help clients predict, detect, and respond to global crises, corporate fraud, corruption, whistleblower allegations, and other complex risks by advising on strategies to mitigate disruption, risk, and expense.

• Perform quality control processes, establish additional quality control procedures, in an effort to maintain quality deliverables on engagements

• Support investigations and disputes by reviewing business records, compiling and analyzing facts, and uncovering key insights for matters under investigation or litigation.

• Assist in preparing and executing detailed work plans for diverse engagements, demonstrating strong organizational and project management skills.

• Review documents to identify relevant information and contribute to the formulation and critique of damages theories, claims, or conclusions.

• Help prepare client presentations, reports, and deliverables on projects including accounting and fraud investigations, false claims act cases, and complex business litigation.

• Demonstrate adaptability, attention to detail, and effective communication while working on both proactive and reactive client matters.

Regardless of type of work, your work may require:

• Strong verbal and written communication skills for effective client and team interactions

• Ability to work independently and manage multiple responsibilities in a fast-paced environment

• Problem-solving and critical thinking skills to drive innovation and operational improvements

• Collaborative mindset with the ability to communicate across Deloitte teams and client stakeholders

• Quick to learn and apply new concepts, frameworks, and emerging technologies

• Proactive in managing personal and professional growth and expanding consulting skills

• Solid understanding of Windows-based systems and proficiency with Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint

The Team

Our Deloitte team plays a major role in directly embedding technology insights into our clients’ organizational goals. At Deloitte, our consultants create sharply-focused solutions within an organization’s operating model, accounting for its people, intellectual capital, technology, and processes. Engagement teams at Deloitte drive value for our clients but also understand the importance of developing resources and contributing to the communities in which we work. We make it our business to take issue to impact, both within and beyond a client setting.

Required Qualifications

• Must be currently enrolled in an accredited college or university and expected to graduate by Spring/Summer 2028 pursuing a bachelor’s degree or higher Accounting, Data Analytics, Forensics, Computer Science, Computer Engineering or a related/equivalent program

• Strong academic track record (3.0 cumulative GPA required)

• Ability to attend all in person core programming sessions

• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without the need for employer sponsorship, now or at any time in the future

• Ability to travel up to 25%, on average, based on the work you do and the clients and industries/sectors you serve

• Candidates must be at least 18 years of age at time of employment

• You must reside within a commutable distance of your assigned office with the ability to commute daily, if required

Preferred Qualifications

• Strong academic track record (3.2 cumulative GPA preferred)

• Relevant work experience or work experience in a professional environment (e.g. internships, summer positions, school jobs)

• Programming ability in C#, SQL, Perl, Python, Visual Basic, Microsoft .NET framework, EnScript, Shell Scripting or similar

• An understanding of financial systems and/or database technology

• Experience with Tableau, Qlik View or similar tools

This is an entry-level opportunity intended for candidates interested in beginning or building a career in this field. We welcome applicants from a range of educational and professional backgrounds who meet the qualifications for the role. For roles that require a year or more of work experience, please review the experienced jobs within our careers site.

The wage range for this role takes into account the wide range of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions including but not limited to skill sets; experience and training; licensure and certifications; and other business and organizational needs. The disclosed range estimate has not been adjusted for the applicable geographic differential associated with the location at which the position may be filled. At Deloitte, it is not typical for an individual to be hired at or near the top of the range for their role and compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each case. A reasonable estimate is $40/hour.