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Summer Internships

A summer Internship at Deloitte kickstarts your career journey within our award-winning Future Leaders Academy graduate programme.

Applications for Summer Internships 2025 are now open; apply here.

It is more than just an internship—it’s your gateway to the world of business. During your internship with us you will dive into real-world challenges, gain hands-on experience, and uncover what truly excites and inspires you. Through innovative, impactful projects, you’ll get a taste of what a full-time role at Deloitte feels like, setting the stage for you to become a leader of tomorrow.

Each year, we offer undergraduate students the chance to join our immersive Summer Internship Programme, a pathway into our award-winning graduate programme, the Future Leaders Academy. Our fully paid Summer Internships take place from June to August, with opportunities in Audit, Tax, Financial Advisory, Risk Advisory and Consulting in each of our regional offices -  Dublin, Cork, Limerick, Galway and Belfast.

Get a head start in your career through our summer internship programme
 

Experience life in the professional world before you even graduate with our immersive summer internships. Tackle real-world projects, collaborate with industry leaders, and gain exposure to top-tier clients across diverse sectors.

This unique experience will help you seamlessly transition from student to professional. During your internship, you’ll participate in tailored professional and personal development sessions, including business chemistry and personal branding, designed to sharpen your existing skills and introduce new ones. By the end, you’ll enhance your CV with invaluable experience and stand out as you confidently launch your career after graduating.

An unforgettable intern experience

Gaia Mambelli joined us as a consulting intern in the summer of 2024 and was lucky to have the once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to travel to Paris and cheer on Team Ireland at the Olympics. Watch as she shares her unforgettable journey and the unique perspective of representing Deloitte at the Olympics!

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All your questions about summer internships answered

Yes, all of our internships across each business unit are fully paid

We have several exciting internship opportunities across our business units

We’re looking for individuals who bring a well-rounded set of skills and qualities to the table. Specifically, we value:

  • Curiosity and Resilience: A strong desire to learn and adapt in a fast-paced environment. We seek people who approach challenges with a curiosity-driven mindset and the resilience to overcome them.
  • Team Players: Collaboration is at the heart of what we do. We’re looking for proactive individuals who thrive in group settings, contributing to shared goals and building strong working relationships.
  • Quick Learners: The ability to prioritize tasks, manage change effectively, and take initiative is essential. We need individuals who can quickly grasp new concepts and hit the ground running.

We welcome students from a wide range of academic disciplines, reflecting the diverse nature of the roles we offer. Specifically, we consider candidates from courses such as:

Accounting and Business: Ideal for those interested in financial advisory, audit, or consulting roles where commercial acumen and analytical skills are key.

Law: A strong fit for internships in regulatory, compliance, or forensic investigations where attention to detail and understanding of legal frameworks are crucial.

Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM): Perfect for roles in areas like data analytics, technology consulting, and innovation-focused projects where technical expertise and problem-solving abilities are highly valued.

We are not limited to these fields alone. Regardless of your course of study, we look for individuals who bring curiosity, resilience, and a willingness to learn, along with strong collaboration and problem-solving skills. Diversity of thought and background is something we actively seek, as it drives innovation and enhances the solutions we provide to our clients.

If you’re passionate, adaptable, and eager to grow, we encourage you to apply!

As an Audit Intern, you will play an integral role in supporting the Audit & Assurance team while gaining hands-on experience in real-world business challenges. Here’s what you can expect to do:

Data Analysis & Problem Solving: Work with financial data to help your team address complex business challenges, providing valuable insights and recommendations.

Audit Planning & Collaboration: Contribute to audit planning, attend client meetings, and collaborate with team members to develop innovative solutions tailored to client needs.

Deliverables That Matter: Assist in the preparation of financial statements, produce high-quality work papers, and leverage cutting-edge tools and methodologies to deliver exceptional results.

Critical Thinking: Use analytical skills to identify and document complex issues, supporting the team in ensuring accuracy and reliability in client reporting.

Integrity & Excellence: Uphold ethical and professional standards, maintain confidentiality, and contribute to Deloitte’s reputation for excellence in client service.

Try out our interactive Audit simulation here.

As a Tax Intern at Deloitte, you will have the opportunity to contribute to impactful projects, develop technical and professional skills, and collaborate with leading professionals. Depending on the type of internship, your responsibilities may include:

Core Tax Summer Internship (Dublin, Cork, Limerick, Galway)

  • Work across key Tax services: Corporate Tax, Global Employer Services, Indirect Tax, Transfer Pricing, and Business Process Solutions.
  • Advise diverse clients, including multinationals and family-owned businesses, in a dynamic environment.
  • Gain access to Deloitte’s professional development programs and comprehensive exam support for ACA and CTA qualifications.
  • Support tax disputes and join Tax Partners at proceedings locally and abroad.

Tax Technical Summer Internship (Dublin)

  • Bridge the gap between tax departments and technology, driving business value.
  • Design innovative solutions using Gen AI, ERP systems, and tools like Alteryx, Tableau, and Power BI.
  • Collaborate with stakeholders to deliver client-focused tax technology solutions.
  • Contribute to automation flows, process maps, and data visualization dashboards.

R&D Tax Internship (Dublin)

  • Work with clients in industries such as software, biotech, and manufacturing to evaluate and fund R&D activities.
  • Conduct technical interviews with innovation leaders and prepare R&D Tax Credit documentation.
  • Align client projects with R&D tax and grant qualification criteria, including financial calculations.
  • Support R&D claims during Revenue audits and identify additional funding opportunities.

As a Consulting Intern at Deloitte, you’ll gain hands-on experience in designing and delivering innovative solutions that align technology with business goals. Your role will involve:

  • Collaborating with Clients: Translate business needs into technical solutions by creating process maps, user stories, and requirement documents.
  • Supporting Projects: Assist with project coordination, testing, and facilitating client workshops to ensure seamless delivery.
  • Exploring Core Transformation Services: Work on key areas like Operations Solutions, Finance Transformation, Brand & Marketing, Product, Commercial & Strategy, Human Capital, and Technology.
  • Engaging with Core Technology Services: Gain exposure to Engineering, Artificial Intelligence and Design, Technology Strategy and Transformation, Architecture and Engineering, and Salesforce.

As an Advisory Intern at Deloitte, you'll work on dynamic projects that help clients tackle complex challenges and make strategic decisions. Your responsibilities may include:

  • Regulatory, Financial, and External Enterprise Risk: Assisting clients in identifying, managing, and mitigating financial, regulatory, and operational risks to protect and grow their businesses.
  • Strategy & Business Design: Supporting the development of strategic frameworks and actionable plans to guide clients through transformation and growth initiatives.
  • Real Estate & Infrastructure Capital Projects (ICP): Providing advice on real estate strategies and large-scale capital project planning to maximize value and ensure efficient execution.
  • Restructuring: Working with clients to design and implement turnaround strategies, improve performance, and navigate financial or operational challenges.
  • Forensics & Financial Crime: Engaging in investigations, fraud risk management, and financial crime prevention to help clients maintain integrity and trust.
  • Technology Forensic Services: Supporting forensic investigations using advanced technology, data analytics, and fraud detection tools to uncover and address key issues.

At Deloitte, internships go beyond gaining work experience; they are designed to support your personal and professional growth through unique opportunities and engaging activities:

  • Leadership Boost: Participate in a dynamic two-day event filled with interactive activities aimed at elevating your leadership skills. Highlights include a storytelling workshop and a celebratory boat party.
  • Personal Branding: Take part in interactive sessions designed to sharpen your communication skills and enhance your professional online presence.
  • Business Chemistry: Join a 90-minute session exploring a powerful framework for building stronger teams and more effective business relationships. This session introduces you to four personality types, each defined by consistent patterns of behavior and workplace preferences. You'll learn how to adapt and collaborate more effectively with different working styles.

Scroll to the top of this page and hit the Apply Now link, this will take you to a list of current open Intern opportunities.

Please note:

  • Only apply to the Internship that is most applicable to your interests and studies
  • Only apply if you have the right to work in the Republic of Ireland and/or Nothern Ireland

Life at Deloitte during a summer internship

From story slams to impact day volunteering here's a snapshot of the life of a Deloitte intern

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