Firmwide Intern Program

Our intern program offers hands-on learning and mentorship to help students discover their strengths and shape their futures.

Our Intern Program

Build your career with people who care.

Enjoy an award-winning culture and gain real-world experience with a leading global financial services firm. At Baird, you’ll engage with meaningful work, develop professional skills and build relationships across a flat organizational structure that promotes access to executive insights. Our intern program serves as a vital talent pipeline for the entire organization.

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Your Experience as a Baird Intern

Real work, real teams, real opportunities.

Developing Professional Skills

Participate in a wide range of development sessions and mentorship opportunities designed to improve communication, teamwork and leadership.

Networking

Expand your professional network by connecting with fellow interns, mentors and professionals. All interns are invited to attend intern events, including the Intern Welcome Event at our Milwaukee headquarters.

Giving Back

Honor our tradition of giving back to the communities where we live and work by using a Baird Gives Back Day to volunteer for a meaningful cause.

Where Our Interns Work

Across locations, aligned in values.

We host over 300 interns each year at 75 locations. More than half of our internships are in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, while others are located in offices throughout the U.S. Summer and year-long paid internships are available in our core business areas and corporate resource groups.

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Testimonials

The voice of Baird interns.

“What has stood out to me is the strength of Baird’s culture. It’s a supportive, collaborative and people-first environment.”

“My internship at Baird has taught me the importance of teamwork, integrity and perseverance in the fast-paced world of finance.”

“This internship has helped me build valuable connections and has given me a clearer sense of direction and confidence in the professional world.”

“The teams I worked with empowered me. They valued my contributions and encouraged me to take on new opportunities.”

“I’m so grateful for my internship, which has provided me with invaluable mentorship. These connections have been instrumental in preparing me for my future career.”

“My internship has been a great opportunity to sharpen my technical skills. Everyone has been supportive in my growth as a student into an associate.”

Frequently asked questions

Curious about internships at Baird?

Internships are generally posted during the fall semester (September-December) for the following summer. Positions are filled on a rolling basis until filled.

Learn more below about the accelerated recruiting timelines for Investment Banking and Equity Research.

Global Investment Banking Analyst – Our undergraduate summer internship program recruiting timeline focuses on current sophomores to join us the summer following their junior year. We have a variety of locations with the majority of opportunities in Chicago and Milwaukee. We open applications in December.

Global Investment Banking Associate – Our MBA summer internship program recruiting timeline focuses on first-year MBA students to join us the summer following their first year. We have a variety of locations with the majority of opportunities in Chicago and Milwaukee. We open applications in September.

Equity Research – Our undergraduate summer internship program recruiting timeline focuses on current sophomores to join us the summer following their junior year. We open applications in January and typically fill roles by September. All opportunities are based in Milwaukee.

Yes. We consider candidates from many academic disciplines and encourage students of all backgrounds to apply.

We seek students currently enrolled in a college or university who are proactive, detail-oriented and eager to learn and contribute.

Rising sophomores and juniors are ideal candidates, as we offer summer-only and year-round internship opportunities. Summer-only interns work full-time, typically starting the last week of May through the second week of August. Year-round interns work full-time over the summer and part-time during the school year. Internships last from 10 weeks to two years, depending on performance, workload and graduation date.

All of our internships provide an opportunity to work onsite with members of your team. Some internships may also include a hybrid component.

Yes. We encourage interns to apply for full-time roles, and convert about 45% of our interns into full-time positions. We do not guarantee a full-time offer following your internship term.

Confirm with your educational institution. If additional accommodations are needed to earn credit, you will be asked to work with your manager to explore whether the role/department can meet the accommodations.