Legal Intern - Summer 2025 - Remote

Overview

The California Independent System Operator (ISO) manages the flow of electricity across the high-voltage, long-distance power lines that make up 80 percent of California's power grid. We safeguard the economy and well-being of 30 million Californians by operating the grid reliably 24/7.

In Short

• You will get "real world" experience to begin or further your career pursuits in the energy industry. This is a paid intern position for 10 - 12 weeks during Summer 2025.
• You get to work on interesting and challenging assignments that will help grow your skill set.
• You will work in an extremely collaborative environment inside our LEED certified Folsom, California campus (if you decide to be onsite).
• Opportunities to interact with the CEO and the Executive team of the ISO
• Invitations to seminars on the latest energy industry topics such as renewables, electric cars and micro grids.
• Potential field trips.
• Social activities with other interns.

Requirements

• Currently enrolled in an accredited law school program.
• Graduating December of 2025 or later.
• Mainly seeking 1L applicants, but interested 2L applicants welcome.
• Applicants must be interested in a career in energy law.

Benefits

• Gain energy law experience in an in-house environment at the California ISO.
• Work with a legal team consisting of former big law partners and associates, Department of Justice staff, and industry regulators.
• Advise internal clients and work with western stakeholders.
• Represent the ISO before federal and state courts, the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, and public utility commissions.