Turn deep knowledge into broad influence


Professionals with PhDs, MDs, JDs, and other advanced degrees join McKinsey to apply their expertise in new ways and expand their impact on a global scale. Whether coming from academia, research, or clinical practice, they share a drive to make a difference. You’ll gain the business, leadership, and problem-solving skills to extend your influence far beyond your field.

A few ways you can join McKinsey

These are some of the most common opportunities for candidates who have an advanced professional degree (e.g., PhD, Post-doc, MD, JD), hold a bachelor’s or master’s degree with 4+ years of work experience, or completed a master’s degree within four years of their bachelor’s degree. For a complete list of available roles and regional deadlines, visit our Application Deadlines.
Turn deep knowledge into broad influence - Associate
Associate
Own a key part of the problem (we call them workstreams) facing some of the world’s most influential organizations. You’ll work side by side with clients and experts alike to uncover root issues, build creative solutions, and instill in others the capabilities to deliver lasting impact.
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Turn deep knowledge into broad influence - Fellow
Fellow

You’ll take greater ownership on client engagements—leading workstreams and developing strategy alongside senior colleagues. It’s a pivotal role in consulting where you’ll deliver impact, mentor more junior team members, and deepen your expertise while contributing to the firm’s most complex challenges.

This role is offered only in Austria, Germany, Switzerland, and the Netherlands.

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Turn deep knowledge into broad influence - Summer Associate
Summer Associate
Spend 8–10 weeks on a client team, being apprenticed on how to lead workstreams that address tough challenges facing leading organizations. Alongside clients, teammates and senior leaders in and outside the firm, you’ll build on your previous experience to deliver new insights and ideas, and in turn learn how to become a different kind of leader.
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