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With a strong reputation in economic and litigation consulting, Bates White is almost immune from the vagaries of the business cycle—a fact that has stood it in good stead over the past few years. Among consultants, the word most often used to describe the firm is “academic”—something that connotes both the type of work it does, and the fact that many of its senior employees are recruited directly out of PhD programs at top colleges. Known for training and development, this is a firm that will appeal to anyone seeking a top-tier econom...
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As a leading economic and litigation consulting group, Bates White is a top choice for graduates interested in the connection between the economy, data, and the legal system. With a reputation for performing well on high-profile cases, the firm has grown so much in the past few years that it has even turned down work to avoid overburdening its legal experts and consultants.
In addition to the exciting, high-impact work, Bates White insiders point to the firm’s team-oriented culture as one of the firm’s top characteristics. Alongside strong formal training opportunities, it offers a collegial environment where people see helping others as critical to their own success. The firm backs this up with a commitment to DEI programs, clear promotion paths, and oppor...
About the Company
Bates White is a mid-sized consultancy specializing in advanced economic, financial and econometric analysis. The company's professional staff—among them consultants, economists, econometricians, financial analysts, and IT specialists—help law firms, corporations, and government entities address complex matters that require sophisticated problem solving and deep empirical analysis.
Co-founders Charles Bates and Halbert White set the bar as high for excellence as they did for diversity. They created a culture where bright minds from diverse backgrounds work together to build strong, collaborative relationships with clients, within teams, and in the community. The firm is uniquely focused on the cultivation of diversity within its ranks. It regularly tests, implements, and evaluates initiatives aimed at the heterogeneous widening...
Employee Reviews
- “Bates White has built a culture where employees recognize that investing in each other’s skillsets and experiences is fundamentally beneficial for the firm.”
- “Bates Whiters take pride in the success of those around them. When you start, your colleagues are willing to put in the time to develop your skills and bring you up to speed. As your career progresses, you’ll continue to see strong mentorship to round out your skills.”
- “I believe upper-level management cares for my well-being as an entry-level analyst and advocates for my personal time.”
- “We are a very inclusive firm with a strong emphasis on belonging. Bates White goes to great lengths to ensure that everyone, regardless of their background, has access to development opportunities, stretch assignments, and promotions.”
Getting Hired Here
- “We have a fairly rigorous two-round hiring process. The first-round interview consists of a case and behavioral questions. The second is a [half] day of interviews, which candidates can either attend online or on-site (with expenses paid by the firm).”
- “The firm exceeded my expectations in calling me back after my interviews, contacting me quicker than I had expected.”
- “You should have an aptitude for numbers and an interest in programming and analysis. Experience with Stata, R, or a similar programming language is helpful, but not required. You must possess strong communication skills and demonstrate that you enjoy working in a team.”
- “The ideal candidate is someone who has a specific interest in economic consulting and Bates White in particular, is passionate about transforming data into legal arguments, and is collaborative and well-mannered.”
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