2027 Summer Intern - Legal (Undergraduate)

Midcontinent Independent System Operator (MISO); Little Rock (AR); Sur place; USD 26 000 - 34 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Housing assistance

Competitive pay

On-site work

Résumé du poste

Midcontinent Independent System Operator (MISO) is offering a summer internship for students studying Law, Political Science, or related fields. You will work with the Legal & Federal Affairs team on research, drafting, and regulatory issues, gaining exposure to utility law and corporate governance.

The program includes on-site work in Little Rock, AR, with opportunities for mentorship, networking, and a final project presentation at summer’s end.

Qualifications

• Pursuing a degree in Law, Political Science, Environmental/Energy Policy, or related field.
• Strong research, writing, and analytical skills.
• Professional communication and teamwork abilities.

Responsabilités

• Support legal projects, including research, drafting, and reviewing materials.
• Learn regulatory and corporate law basics and how they apply to utilities.
• Collaborate with attorneys and the Little Rock team on regulatory issues.
• Participate in policy research, contract language reviews, and governance tasks.
• Attend events and mentorship sessions to understand MISO's mission.

Connaissances

Legal research

Regulatory affairs

Policy analysis

Formation

Bachelor's or higher in Law

Bachelor's or higher in Political Science

Bachelor's or higher in Public Policy

Bachelor's or higher in History

Bachelor's or higher in Business Administration

Description du poste

Description

Sorry no VISA sponsorship opportunities...including OPT/CPT.

Ready to power up your future? Are you pursuing a degree in Law, Political Science, Environmental/Energy Policy, or a related field and searching for a career-igniting summer internship in 2027? Do you want to see your ideas make a real impact—helping MISO keep the lights on for 45 million people by driving innovations that boost system reliability, resilience, and performance, and tackling some of the most complex technical challenges in the energy industry? If that sparks your interest, keep reading…

Rate: $22 USD per hour

What You’ll Do As a MISO Intern:

• Take on meaningful, high‑impact legal projects, gaining exposure to how MISO’s Legal & Federal Affairs team supports the organization through research, drafting, reviewing materials, and learning the fundamentals of utility regulatory and corporate law.
• Work closely with attorneys and team members in Little Rock to understand how legal considerations influence MISO’s operations, federal compliance, and broader business objectives.
• Participate in lunch & learn sessions, cross‑departmental networking, and mentorship experiences that help you understand how every part of MISO supports reliable power delivery to 45 million people.
• Contribute to real‑world assignments such as policy research, basic contract language review, organizational governance support, stakeholder considerations, or other early‑career legal tasks suitable for undergraduate students.
• Attend community service events, intern socials, networking activities, and development programming to help you grow your confidence, build relationships, and understand MISO’s broader mission.
• Wrap up the summer with a final presentation summarizing your project work, recommendations, and areas of impact.

What We Offer:

• Competitive pay plus housing assistance for qualified students.
• A collaborative, mission-driven culture where your contributions matter.
• An internship that blends technical challenge, professional development, and fun.
• An average of 40 hours per week on site in our Little Rock, AR office.
• Potential to extend internship to part‑time remote work during the school year.

We Are Looking For Students Who…

• Are pursuing Law, Political Science, Environmental/Energy Policy, or a related degree.
• Demonstrate curiosity and eagerness to learn, accountability, mission‑driven focus, respect, and collaboration — the core values your Legal & Federal Affairs team prioritizes.
• Communicate clearly and professionally and are comfortable conducting research, reviewing language, and supporting legal processes.
• Are proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint), Teams, and Copilot.
• Exhibit strong analytical thinking, professionalism, organization, and attention to detail.
• Are excited about gaining exposure to how federal affairs, corporate legal considerations, and regulatory obligations intersect in a real‑world energy environment.

To be eligible for the program, you must be available to start Wednesday, June 2 nd, 2027 and continue through Friday, August 13 th, 2027. No VISA sponsorship opportunities, including OPT/CPT.

Transformative innovation is happening in the electric industry, from digitalizing homes and distributed resources to renewable energy and an ever‑changing grid. MISO manages the electricity superhighway in the Central U.S. and through use of groundbreaking research and advanced technology, our highly skilled employees ensure power flows reliably to 45 million Americans. Operating the electricity grid, running a robust energy market, planning for a bright future – it’s what our immensely hardworking and dedicated team does every day.

Qualifications

Skills

Preferred

• Microsoft PowerPoint (Immediate): Some Knowledge
• Microsoft Word (Immediate): Some Knowledge
• Microsoft Excel (Immediate): Some Knowledge

Education

Preferred

• Bachelors or better in Communication
• Bachelors or better in History
• Bachelors or better in Public Policy
• Bachelors or better in Political Science
• Bachelors or better in Business Administration

Equal Opportunity Employer

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Job Category: Legal

Full-Time