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Summer Internships

Start your summer with purpose.

Our summer internship programme is more than work experience — it’s your opportunity to explore a dynamic career with PwC Ireland. Designed for students in their penultimate year of university, this eight-week paid internship offers real-world exposure, meaningful projects, and a chance to contribute to work that matters. Whether you’re curious about tax, consulting, assurance, specialised assurance services or deals, you’ll gain insight into the inner workings of a global firm while building professional skills, expanding your network and having fun along the way.

Applications Applications open in December 2025.
Entry requirements Penultimate-year university students on track for a 2.1 Bachelor’s degree or equivalent.
Locations
  • Dublin: Assurance, Tax, Specialised Assurance Services, Consulting, Deals Advisory, Actuary.
  • Cork: Assurance, Specialised Assurance Services, Tax, Consulting.
  • Limerick and Galway: Assurance, Specialised Assurance Services, Tax.
  • Kilkenny, Waterford, and Wexford: Assurance and Tax.
  • Belfast: Assurance.

Why choose our internship?

You’ll experience our culture, work on real projects and develop your skills through:

  • An employability programme covering communication, teamwork and business acumen;
  • Networking opportunities and social events;
  • Volunteering activities and team projects;
  • Ongoing support and feedback; and
  • A chance to present your learnings to senior leaders.

You’ll leave with a clearer sense of your strengths, a stronger CV and, potentially, a graduate role.

We also support hybrid working, with interns encouraged to spend time in the office for collaboration and connection. Our inclusive, high-trust environment helps you work in a way that suits your development and wellbeing.

Inclusion and Diversity

At PwC, we are for all.

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Put your skills to work in new and unexpected ways

What sets PwC apart?

At PwC, we offer a flexible work environment, unparalleled career growth opportunities and a supportive culture where your unique contributions make a meaningful impact.

Flex your work

We trust you to work flexibly to solve problems and grow. While we ask our people to be in the office three days per week, you’ll have space to find what works best for you and your team.

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Unlock your potential

From day one, you’ll be encouraged to own your growth. Learn by doing, get feedback from peers and coaches, and develop skills that will last a lifetime.

Be yourself, be valued

Your background, voice and perspective matter. We celebrate what makes you unique and ensure you feel included, recognised and rewarded for your contribution.

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Make an impact

Join a firm that’s committed to sustainability, community engagement and building a fairer world. You’ll see how your work — and your values — align.

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Business areas you could join

Assurance

Help clients gain confidence in their reporting and processes. Work directly with stakeholders to share insights and build trust.

Consulting

Work with leading brands to rethink strategy, manage change and embrace new technologies. You’ll build skills across multiple disciplines.

Deals Advisory

Help clients create and protect value during key business moments — mergers, acquisitions, restructurings and more.

Specialised Assurance Services

In Specialised Assurance Services, you’ll help market-leading organisations in every sector — from financial services and tech to retail and pharma — solve complex problems and make smarter decisions. Whether it’s identifying hidden risks, ensuring systems and processes are accurate or unlocking untapped opportunities, your work will have real impact. It’s a chance to build trust, drive innovation and shape the future of business, right from the start of your career.

Tax

Support clients in navigating fast-moving tax rules and global challenges. You'll contribute to strategic decisions and smarter compliance.

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Recruitment team, PwC Ireland (Republic of)

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