2027 Summer Intern - Legal (Undergraduate)

MISO•Little Rock, AR

3d•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 internship offers a unique opportunity to gain practical experience in a legal setting within the energy industry. Interns will work on meaningful projects, supporting the Legal & Federal Affairs team with research, drafting, and reviewing materials. They will learn the fundamentals of utility regulatory and corporate law, understand how legal considerations influence MISO's operations and compliance, and contribute to real-world assignments. The program also includes professional development activities, networking opportunities, and social events.

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.
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.

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.