About the role#
This is a full-time, paid Summer 2027 internship opportunity for Bachelor’s or Master’s degree candidates. Analysts and Associates at Charles River Associates support high-stakes security and privacy investigations, including data breaches, fraud, and litigation. You will work within the Forensic Services, Cybersecurity, and E-Discovery practices to provide technical analysis and defensible solutions for clients.
What you'll do#
- Assist with security and privacy investigations in response to data security matters.
- Conduct detailed forensic investigations and analyses of computers, networks, mobile devices, and removable media.
- Defensibly collect digital evidence and maintain strict chain-of-custody documentation.
- Leverage programming skills, including Python, T-SQL, VBA, Excel, and C#, to automate tasks and expedite analyses.
- Communicate investigative and analytical findings to team members and clients, assisting in the drafting of technical reports.
- Stay current with industry developments in digital forensics, software tools, e-discovery, and incident response.
What you'll need#
- Current enrollment in a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree program with a graduation date of December 2026 or Summer 2027.
- Academic focus in Cybersecurity, Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Data Science, or Electrical Engineering.
- Strong understanding of computer operating systems, software, hardware, and proper evidence handling procedures.
- High-level familiarity with legal concepts related to intellectual property.
- Effective written and oral communication skills.
Location & details#
- Locations: Boston, MA; Chicago, IL; Dallas, TX; New York, NY; Washington, DC.
- Modality: This is an on-site role. Expectation is to be in the office at least 3 to 4 days per week.
