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N.C. Department of Information Technology · 1 month ago

Regulatory Utilities Intern

Wake County, NC

Internship

Hybrid

Intern

Start in 2026 Spring

The NC Department of Administration is the business manager for North Carolina state government, overseeing various government operations. They are seeking a law student intern to advocate for consumers in public utility matters, providing the opportunity to work on electric utility rate cases and assist with various legal tasks related to utility regulation.

Information Technology & Services

Work & Life Balance

No H1B

Responsibilities

Assisting with leadership of task force management

Drafting motions and proposed orders

Editing expert testimony and comments

Reviewing utility filings

Assisting with the discovery process

Conducting legal research on discrete issues

Assisting with preparation for hearings before the NC Utilities Commission

Qualification

Legal researchLegal writingAnalytical skillsCommunication skillsAttention to detail

Required

An applicant must be a permanent North Carolina resident attending a college, university, law school, community college or technical institute in North Carolina or a North Carolina resident attending an equivalent institution out of state

Applicants must carry a 2.5 or greater overall grade point average on a 4.0 scale

Applicant must be a high school graduate and at least 18 years old by January 1, 2026

Applicants must be continuing their education in the fall following their participation in the program

To qualify for a law internship, applicants must have completed at least one year of law school before the beginning of the internship, unless other majors are listed

Students having previously held paid internships with this program are not eligible to apply

Applicants must be willing and able to work full-time for the entire 10-week internship

Applicants must be able to provide legal proof of identity and work authorization within three working days of employment

Legal research and writing, strong analytical and communication skills, and attention to detail