2027 Summer Intern - Legal (Undergraduate)

Midcontinent Independent System Operator (MISO) • Little Rock, AR

4d • Onsite

About The Position

This summer internship program is designed for undergraduate students pursuing a degree in Law, Political Science, Environmental/Energy Policy, or a related field. The intern will gain exposure to high-impact legal projects within MISO's Legal & Federal Affairs team, supporting the organization through research, drafting, and reviewing materials. The role involves understanding utility regulatory and corporate law, and how legal considerations influence MISO's operations, federal compliance, and business objectives. The internship offers opportunities for cross-departmental networking, mentorship, and participation in community service and social events. The program culminates in a final presentation summarizing project work and impact. MISO manages the electricity superhighway in the Central U.S., ensuring reliable power delivery to 45 million Americans through innovation and advanced technology.

Requirements

• Pursuing a degree in Law, Political Science, Environmental/Energy Policy, or a related field.
• Demonstrate curiosity and eagerness to learn, accountability, mission-driven focus, respect, and collaboration.
• Communicate clearly and professionally and are comfortable conducting research, reviewing language, and supporting legal processes.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint), Teams, and Copilot.
• Exhibit strong analytical thinking, professionalism, organization, and attention to detail.
• Excited about gaining exposure to how federal affairs, corporate legal considerations, and regulatory obligations intersect in a real-world energy environment.
• Available to start Wednesday, June 2nd, 2027 and continue through Friday, August 13th, 2027.
• No VISA sponsorship opportunities, including OPT/CPT.

Responsibilities

• 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 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.
• 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.
• Wrap up the summer with a final presentation summarizing project work, recommendations, and areas of impact.

Benefits

• Competitive pay
• Housing assistance for qualified students
• A collaborative, mission-driven culture
• An internship that blends technical challenge, professional development, and fun
• Potential to extend internship to part-time remote work during the school year

What This Job Offers

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