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Early careers FAQs

We answer the most asked questions from students about our graduate programme, summer internships and work placement opportunities.

FAQ's by students

It’s an exciting time to join Deloitte – our firm is growing in the marketplace, and we’re ambitious and committed to being a leader in the delivery of professional services.

Below is a list of our Early Careers Programmes for students.

Future Leaders Academy: an exceptional graduate experience

  • Who can apply: Graduates, penultimate and final year students#
  • About the programme: The Future Leaders Academy is designed to develop the next generation of leaders, equipping you with world-class capabilities and offering an unparalleled professional growth experience.
  • More information: visit our Future Leaders Academy page or come speak to us on campus to find out more.

Summer Intership Programme

  • Who can apply: Second and penultimate-year students
  • About the programme: A 12-week placement between June and August (or, for Audit, a 9-week placement starting in mid-May or early July), that allows you to get close to the world of business and find out what excites, inspires you and whether Deloitte is the firm for you.
  • More information: visit our Summer Internship page.

Student Work Placement Programme

  • Who can apply: Second and penultimate-year students
  • About the programme: The student work placement programme is part of an educational programme for students completing their undergraduate studies. It provides exposure to complex businesses, insights into major sectors, experience of whole industries and world-class training. 
  • More information: visit our Student Work Placement page.

Applications vary depending on the programme you are looking for:

Future Leaders Academy Graduate Programme

Applications for our the Future Leaders Academy generally open in autumn each year. Visit our Future Leaders Academy page or come speak to us on campus to find out more. 

Summer Internships Programme

Recruitment for our summer internship generally opens in winter each year. Find out more on our Summer Internships webpage.

Student Work Placement Programme

Applications for a co-op/work placement with Deloitte will depend on your University. Visit the Student Work Placement Programme page for more info.

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Deloitte is leading the way again this year with a stress-free online application and assessment process. The scenario-based graduate recruitment assessment presents graduates with situations they are likely to encounter at Deloitte and provides a robust understanding of what makes people successful at the firm.

Read the step-by-step guide on how to apply.

As a leading professional services firm, we must offer clients the support of top quality and balanced teams of professionals - diversity of thought, talent and ideas is critical to this.

Combined with strong academic results, we are seeking people who are analytical, confident, self-aware, results orientated and want to develop leadership skills early in their careers.

We encourage applications from a wide range of disciplines including business, engineering, maths, science, law, technology and arts, amongst others.

How you think and solve problems is just as important to us as your academic achievements. But you’ll need a certain level of education to show you’re able to study for your professional qualifications.

We accept applications from all degrees and disciplines to our graduate and undergraduate programmes. However, we do require you to have received or be on track for a 2.1 (NFQ Level 8) degree at minimum.
 

Each year we have intern, work placement and graduate positions available all over Ireland, with offices in Belfast, Cork, Dublin, Galway and Limerick.

This depends on your role and programme.

Have a look at the 'qualification pathway' section within our business areas below to find out more about which professional exams we support as part of each programme.
 

All graduates enjoy a structured induction programme, providing valuable insights into professional services, our culture, best practice methodologies and most importantly an opportunity to build networks from day one. A key part of our learning approach is the Graduate Journey, which ensures graduates develop both professionally and personally.

Our graduates who choose a professional education path consistently excel in their professional exams and this is underpinned by the tangible exam support offered to our students, including generous study leave, internal lectures, mentoring as well as financial support.

Graduates and interns who join Deloitte will work in a supportive and connected environment where our leaders promote and facilitate lifelong learning. You will have the opportunity to work with the best people, solve complex business issues and support local communities through social impact initiatives.

We are focused on developing “leaders at all levels” by providing and encouraging graduates to take on leadership roles and opportunities irrelevant of grade or experience.

We’re proud that so many young people start their careers with Deloitte, even if some of them will eventually move on elsewhere. We see graduates and interns adding a lot in terms of innovation and new perspectives, and this is why we continue to focus on providing a premium career journey for students each year.

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