During your internship, you can join one of several EY teams, each offering unique opportunities to learn and grow:

• Audit - Assurance
• CBS
• Consulting
• Strategy and Transactions  
• Tax & Legal

As an Audit - Assurance Intern, you’ll help clients build trust in their financial reporting. You can expect to: 

• Review risks and processes: Understand key business and financial risks and check client processes for compliance. 

• Test and verify: Carry out tests and confirm accounting treatments and figures meet auditing standards. 

• Work as part of a team: Collaborate with colleagues to deliver insights that strengthen stakeholder confidence. 

• Focus on detail: Use your analytical skills to spot issues others might miss and ensure accuracy. 

If you’re interested in applying for an Audit – Assurance Internship, here are the available opportunities we offer: Audit & Assurance, Technology Risk, Climate Change and Sustainability Services (CCaSS), and AI & Data.

As a CBS Intern, you’ll help power the teams that keep our organization running. You can expect to:

• Support key functions: Contribute to Marketing and Business Development initiatives that enable EY’s success.

• Assist with projects: Work on tasks such as campaign coordination, content creation, client research, or event support to make a real impact.

• Collaborate with teams: Partner with colleagues to deliver solutions that strengthen EY’s brand and help grow our client base.

• Develop your skills: Use your creativity, organization, and problem-solving abilities to learn new tools and approaches that will benefit your future career

If you’re interested in applying for a CBS Internship, here are the available opportunities we offer: Marketing, Business Development. 

As a Consulting Intern, you’ll advise businesses on growth, change, and performance improvement. You will also:

• Solve problems: Analyse challenges across industries and propose practical solutions. 

• Provide strategic support: Help clients adapt to uncertainty and achieve their goals.

• Bring fresh ideas: Challenge assumptions and show initiative throughout projects. 

• Show leadership potential: Demonstrate commercial awareness and ambition to become a future business leader.

If you’re interested in applying for a Consulting Internship, here are the available opportunities we offer: Business Consulting, Technology Consulting, People Consulting and Risk Consulting.

As a Strategy & Transactions Intern, you’ll help clients make decisions about buying, selling or merging businesses. Your role includes:

• Support transactions: Assist with due diligence and valuations to guide clients through complex deals. 

• Identify risks: Highlight potential risks and provide data-driven insights for strategic decisions.

• Research markets: Analyse industry trends to help clients improve growth and competitiveness. 

• Collaborate with experts: Work alongside experienced professionals to deliver clear recommendations.

If you’re interested in applying for a Strategy & Transactions Internship, here are the available opportunities we offer: Strategy & Transactions.

As a Tax & Legal Intern, you’ll support clients in managing complex tax and regulatory requirements. You’ll:

• Advise and assist: Help clients understand changing tax laws and compliance obligations.

• Analyse trends: Identify patterns and provide insights to improve tax strategies.

• Gain legal exposure: Work with EY Law professionals on regulatory and commercial issues affecting global business.

• Build knowledge: Develop expertise in tax and legal frameworks while helping clients manage risk.

If you’re interested in applying for a Tax & Legal Internship, here are the available opportunities we offer: Tax, Law.

Before you apply, choose your clients:

We engage with a diverse range of client sectors, each presenting unique challenges and opportunities. All our client sectors offer valuable experiences that enable you to make significant contributions. When applying, you will be asked to indicate your preference for the type of clients you would like to work with. You may choose from:

EY – All Industry Clients: This category includes some of EY’s largest global clients in the following industries/sectors: Consumer & Health, Industrials & Energy, Government & Infrastructure, Technology, Media & Telecommunications, and Private.

EY – Global Financial Services Clients (GFS): Focus exclusively on clients in the financial sector through EY’s dedicated Global Financial Services. This includes area like Banking and Capital Markets, Wealth and Asset Management, Insurance, Fintech & Technology Payments, Aviation Finance and Structured Finance

Once you have chosen what clients you want to work with, follow the steps below to submit your application.

1. To apply, click the link in our “Apply Now” section and filter for Ireland on the EY global jobs board
2. In your application, please choose a second and third preference
3. Submit your application – create an account, and upload your CV (including academic results, proof of proficiency in English and your experience details).
4. Please note you may make only one application to our 2026 Summer Internship Programme. All additional applications will not be considered.

For any support, email studentrecruitment@ie.ey.com.

•  If shortlisted, you’ll be invited to an interview with details provided in advance.
• Internship interviews are conducted in person and led by Service Line Partners.  In exceptional circumstances e.g. where a candidate is studying abroad, a virtual interview may be conducted
• Your interview invite will include all relevant details and preparation guidance. If you require support, email: studentrecruitment@ie.ey.com.

Throughout the 8-week programme, you’ll take part in structured training, hands-on project work, and on-the-job learning. We will help you to build technical industry knowledge and essential soft skills like communication and teamwork, supported by EY learning resources and guidance from experienced professionals. 

You won’t just observe - you’ll contribute. Expect real projects and real clients. During your internship you will work on impactful projects from day one. This includes work across Audit - Assurance, Consulting, Strategy & Transactions, Tax & Legal, where you’ll help businesses solve complex challenges and create long-term value. You’ll contribute to initiatives like supporting financial reporting, driving digital transformation, and embedding sustainable practices, giving you practical experience and insight into how EY makes a difference.

Yes! If you make a great impression during your internship, you’ll have the opportunity to interview for a graduate position at the end of the programme. Many of our interns go on to join EY full-time after their degree, so your summer could be the first step toward a rewarding career with us.

Absolutely! Your EY journey starts with a dynamic induction alongside interns from across Ireland. During your internship, you’ll have plenty of opportunities to connect with your fellow interns and EY teams through social events and networking activities. From team outings to firmwide gatherings, these events are designed to help you build relationships, have fun, and make the most of your summer at EY. (Check out our “Life at EY” section below for more details)