Business Compliance and Regulation Internship - Fall 2026

State of Michigan • Lansing, MI

11d • Onsite

About The Position

The Michigan Department of State (MDOS) is seeking qualified undergraduate and graduate interns for the Fall 2026 semester and beyond. The MDOS is the oldest and most public facing department with a mission to administer driver and vehicle laws and policies, provide consumer protection, and to oversee elections. The Business Compliance and Regulation Division is seeking an intern to focus on document review, assisting with compiling and constructing documents for thoroughness, and reviewing various regulatory and compliance cases for dealers, mechanics, repair facilities, driver testing businesses, and driver education businesses. The role involves analyzing and reviewing data within the Customer and Automotive Records System, assisting in conferences, tracking data, quality control, document scanning, and other assigned projects. This internship aims to develop competencies in building strategic working relationships, building trust, communication, contributing to team success, and planning and organizing.

Requirements

• Currently enrolled in college/post-secondary education
• Demonstrated interest in regulatory and compliance, law, legislation
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Highly organized, self-directed, and resourceful
• Team-oriented, flexible and mission-driven approach to all tasks and projects

Nice To Haves

• Preferred education in Political Science, Pre-Law, Public Administration, Management, Criminal Justice, Data Science, Quality Control, Procedural/Workflow Development, Policy Involvement, or General Business
• Interest in quality control of records
• Interest in improving workflows and processes
• Interest in administrative hearings
• Interest in legal processes and paperwork
• Ability to work independently and in teams

Responsibilities

• Document review
• Assisting with compiling and constructing documents to ensure thoroughness
• Reviewing various regulatory and compliance cases for dealers, mechanics, repair facilities, driver testing businesses, and driver education businesses
• Analyzing and reviewing data within the Customer and Automotive Records System
• Assisting in conferences
• Tracking data
• Quality control
• Document scanning
• Other projects as assigned

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Intern
• Education Level: No Education Listed