Vault has announced that Bates White is ranked #10 on its 2025 list of the 50 best consulting firms to work for in North America, a significant jump from #16 in last year’s rankings. For the second consecutive year, Bates White has ranked among the top 25 firms in every category that Vault evaluates as part of the criteria for inclusion on the list. The firm received particularly strong rankings in the following areas:
- Informal Training and Mentoring (#8)
- Best Compensation (#11)
- Formal Training (#13)
The firm was also included on Vault’s list of the 50 most prestigious consulting firms for the first time, debuting at #35, and earned high placements on two other Vault top 50 lists:
“We are honored to be recognized as one of Vault’s top 10 consulting firms,” said Bates White Managing Partner Scott Weishaar. “This achievement reflects the dedication, expertise, and collaborative spirit of our employees, as well as the trust our clients place in us to solve their most complex challenges. We remain committed to fostering an environment that empowers our people to excel and deliver exceptional results.”
Bates White’s Summer Consultant Program has also received top accolades from Vault. The firm ranked #4 on Vault’s 2025 Best Consulting Internships list and #29 for its internship overall among 300 participating programs across all industries. Other high internship rankings for 2025 include Best Internships for Real-Life Experience (#10) and Best Internships for Training & Mentoring (#11).
Vault, a leading career intelligence platform, provides professionals in consulting, law, banking, and accounting with resources to research potential employers and manage career growth. Its 2025 consulting firm rankings are based on a survey of consultants who answered questions about topics such as firm culture, compensation, work-life balance, and overall business outlook.