Legal Intern Summer 2026 – OUC Office of General Counsel (Stipend $13.50-$18/hr)

The Orlando Utilities Commission (OUC – The Reliable One) has opened applications for its Summer 2026 Legal Internship in Orlando, Florida. The paid, full-time program will run from May 18 to August 14, 2026, offering college students hands-on legal experience inside a public-sector utility organization while working directly with the Office of General Counsel.

This internship gives students a clear introduction to how legal teams operate within government-regulated industries such as energy and utilities.

About the Internship

Location: Reliable Plaza, 100 W Anderson St, Orlando, Florida (On-site)
Duration: May 18 – August 14, 2026
Schedule: Up to 40 hours per week (Monday–Friday)
Pay: $13.50 – $18 per hour (based on education level)

OUC is one of the largest municipal utilities in Florida, providing electric and water services. Through its Emerging Talent Internship Program, students work alongside attorneys and compliance professionals while learning how laws, regulations, and policy decisions affect real operations.

What You Will Do

As a Summer 2026 Legal Intern, you will support attorneys and compliance staff across daily legal work:

• Assist with contract review, legal research and document analysis

• Review proposed legislation and regulations to evaluate legal and operational impact

• Support policy development and compliance initiatives

• Help prepare regulatory filings and internal documentation

• Participate in meetings, hearings and briefings when appropriate

• Observe how a public-sector legal department functions day to day

You will also build legal writing, research and analytical skills in a practical work setting rather than only classroom learning.

Eligibility Criteria

Applicants must:

• Be currently enrolled at an accredited college or university

• Be Freshman level or higher

• Study Pre-Law, Political Science, Public Policy, or Public Administration

• Have a minimum GPA of 3.0

• Be authorized to work in the United States

Previous internship experience is helpful but not required.

Preferred Skills

The organization is looking for students who can:

• Use legal research databases such as Westlaw

• Organize research and documentation clearly

• Analyze legal issues and summarize findings

• Communicate effectively in writing and speech

• Work independently and manage deadlines

Basic familiarity with regulatory research and legislative tracking is a plus.

Benefits and Learning Experience

Interns will receive:

• Competitive hourly pay

• Professional development and career exposure

• Access to on-site fitness centers

• Mentorship from attorneys and compliance professionals

Students also gain a rare perspective on how public utilities operate within legal and regulatory frameworks, something not commonly taught in academic programs.

Why This Opportunity Matters

Many law students understand court procedures but have limited exposure to regulatory law. Utilities operate under strict federal, state and local rules, making this internship especially valuable for those interested in energy law, government law, compliance, or policy careers.

The program combines legal practice, policy review and real organizational decision-making, helping students understand how legal advice directly affects public services and community operations.

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