This externship offers students a one-day immersive experience in public accounting, connecting them with professionals and exploring service lines.
Summer 2026 Accounting Externship
Date: Thursday, June 11, 2026 OR Thursday, August 13, 2026
Location: Downtown Austin, TX
Remote Eligible: No
Note: This is an unpaid, one-day experiential learning opportunity.
Who We Are
Maxwell Locke & Ritter LLP is the largest locally-owned accounting firm in the Greater Austin area. We’re known for offering exceptional work-life balance and for our dedication to our people, our clients, and the communities we serve. We are proud to have been included in Accounting Today’s "Best Accounting Firms to Work For" list for 13 consecutive years. Earning the No. 1 ranking three times.
What Sets Us Apart
We’re redefining what it means to work in public accounting by:
Want to see it for yourself? Check out our Instagram (@maxlocrit) and watch this video to learn about the employee experience at ML&R.
What You’ll Be Doing
Join us for an engaging, immersive day at our downtown Austin office, where you’ll explore what a career in public accounting is truly like. Throughout the day, you’ll learn all about our service lines, connect with our professionals to learn about their career journey, and participate in interactive games and activities designed to showcase our culture. This experience is also a great opportunity to learn more about our internship program and determine whether an internship at ML&R aligns with your career goals.
What We’re Looking For:
Date: Thursday, June 11, 2026 OR Thursday, August 13, 2026
Location: Downtown Austin, TX
Remote Eligible: No
Note: This is an unpaid, one-day experiential learning opportunity.
Who We Are
Maxwell Locke & Ritter LLP is the largest locally-owned accounting firm in the Greater Austin area. We’re known for offering exceptional work-life balance and for our dedication to our people, our clients, and the communities we serve. We are proud to have been included in Accounting Today’s "Best Accounting Firms to Work For" list for 13 consecutive years. Earning the No. 1 ranking three times.
What Sets Us Apart
We’re redefining what it means to work in public accounting by:
- Instilling the belief that “No success at work is worth failure at home,” while recognizing everyone’s version of “home” is unique to them
- Leaning on our core values and showing genuine care and concern for one another
- Empowering our people to do what’s best for them, while providing exceptional client service
- Cultivating an environment that allows our people to thrive personally
- Investing in the professional growth of our people
Want to see it for yourself? Check out our Instagram (@maxlocrit) and watch this video to learn about the employee experience at ML&R.
What You’ll Be Doing
Join us for an engaging, immersive day at our downtown Austin office, where you’ll explore what a career in public accounting is truly like. Throughout the day, you’ll learn all about our service lines, connect with our professionals to learn about their career journey, and participate in interactive games and activities designed to showcase our culture. This experience is also a great opportunity to learn more about our internship program and determine whether an internship at ML&R aligns with your career goals.
What We’re Looking For:
- Students who are currently enrolled in a college/university and pursuing a degree
- Students who are interested in, or are currently pursuing, a career in accounting
- Students who are available in-person for the entire day on either Thursday, June 11th or Thursday, August 13th
Maxwell Locke & Ritter LLP Austin, Texas, USA Office
401 Congress Avenue, Suite 1100, Austin, Texas, United States, 78701
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