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We are not currently recruiting. Our next recruitment cycle will be Fall 26.

Who We Look For

Curious Mind

We want people who are curious about a variety of topics.

Dedicated and Motivated

We want undergraduate students that take pride in their ideas and work, who are dedicated enough to execute them.

Eager to Make an Impact

We seek those interested in creating lasting change in the world through the work that they do.

Team Player

We work largely in teams on a day-to-day basis, so we love good communicators and collaborators.

“180DC has opened countless doors for me that I never would have imagined. When I joined as a freshman, I was still figuring out what I wanted to do professionally, but 180DC gave me the opportunity to explore different career paths, push myself outside my comfort zone, and learn from an incredible community of peers and alumni. Through client work, I developed business acumen and gained confidence in myself professionally, while strengthening the communication and problem-solving skills that I've carried with me throughout every internship and leadership experience since. While my path ultimately led me to investment banking, 180DC played a significant role in helping me discover that interest and giving me the foundations to pursue it. Beyond the professional growth, I've met some of my closest friends and teammates through this organization, and I'm incredibly grateful for the opportunities and community it has provided.”

- Fiona DeFrance, Class of 2027, Summer 2026 Investment Banking Summer Analyst at RBC Capital Markets

“Joining 180DC as a Freshman, gave me an incredible community that I know I can always rely on. Over these past 2 years, I’ve come to deeply appreciate both the mentors I’ve found and the true friendships formed in this club. Working with our members on projects has provided me a unique platform for social impact work and inspired me to become a better, more critical thinker. From professional guidance to community bonds, 180DC has everything I could ask for and I’m very grateful to be a part of it.”

- Emma Teng, Class of 2028, Summer 2026 Sophomore Summer Business Analyst‍ at McKinsey & Co.

“180DC gives you real responsibility from day one. The depth and breadth of experiences across such different contexts pushes you to grow fast, with room to lead along the way. From joining my first project as a consultant to now overseeing all of our engagements as Director of Consulting, what has made it continuously rewarding is the opportunity to offer a fresh, zoomed-out perspective to organizations with truly impactful missions.”

- Daniel Lemme Trigueiro, Class of 2027, Summer 2026 Associate Consultant Intern at Bain & Co.

FAQs

  • Our clients are nonprofits and social enterprises. We are a small, tight-knit group of mission-driven individuals—by working closely with some of the most influential socially-oriented organizations in Los Angeles and beyond, we strengthen their ability to achieve high-impact outcomes. Consultant training is facilitated through our quarter-long new member training program, hands-on client​ work, workshops, events, case competitions, and other forms of professional development. We also take on projects with clients from every part of the world, since we have over 190 branches in 33 countries across the globe.

  • No prior consulting experience is required. We seek hardworking individuals who demonstrate a balance of qualitative and quantitative skills. Those who are passionate about social impact and ready to dedicate time to projects are a perfect fit for 180DC, even if they are not sure about consulting yet.

  • We are open to all majors, not just traditionally business majors. A great aspect of 180DC is our ability to help you explore opportunities beyond a consulting career. If you are interested in product management, data science, investment banking, venture capital, law, nonprofit work, start-ups, and more, 180DC is a great environment for developing hard and soft skills applicable to a wide variety of fields.

  • We accept applicants we feel will contribute greatly to our organization from any undergraduate class level.

  • We recruit every Fall and Winter Quarter during Weeks 1-2. Please follow our website and Instagram page (@ucla180dc) for updates on events and deadlines.

  • To familiarize yourself with casing, please click here to access our Introduction to Case Interviews guide.