The Metropolitan Airports Commission (MAC) Internship Program offers a wide variety of exciting paid internship opportunities. The MAC internship experience includes valuable leadership and professional development training, opportunities to build your network, exposure to MAC and the aviation industry, and high-quality work experiences that will help you grow your career.

The Law Clerk position in the Legal Affairs Department offers hands-on experience with legal processes in the public sector, working on issues such as contract review, regulatory matters, and legal compliance specific to airport operations. Responsibilities include assisting with legal research, drafting documents, and supporting various legal projects. The internship provides a unique perspective on the legal aspects of managing a major transportation hub and can be a stepping-stone for a career in aviation law or public-sector legal practice. The position is 12-weeks, beginning in June and ending mid-August, 20-30 hours/week (flexible).

Practice Areas: Administrative law, municipal law, constitutional law, business law, environmental law, contract law, real estate, governance, procurement, and administration.

To apply: click the "Apply" link located just above the position description, log-in and follow the instructions provided.

Questions regarding this position can be directed to Yolanda Burckhardt at yolanda.burckhardt@mspmac.org or 612-713-8713.

Applications will be accepted until 3 PM on Friday, January 31, 2025. 
   
MAC complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act. If an accommodation is required for you to participate in the application process because of a disability, please contact Tekia Jefferson at 612-726-8196 or Tekia.Jefferson@mspmac.org.
   
MAC is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, gender, age, nationality, or disability.  

Individual Contributor (IC) Competencies

• Customer Focus - Building strong customer relationships and delivering customer-centric solutions
• Decision Quality -Making good and timely decisions that keep the organization moving forward
• Action Oriented -Taking on new opportunities and tough challenges with a sense of urgency, high energy and enthusiasm
• Optimizes Work Processes - Knowing the most effective and efficient processes to get things done, with a focus on continuous improvement
• Ensures Accountability - Holding self and others accountable to meet commitments
• Collaborates - Building partnerships and working collaboratively with others to meet shared objectives
• Values Differences - Recognizing the value that different perspectives and cultures bring to an organization
• Communicates Effectively -Developing and delivering multi-mode communications that convey a clear understanding of unique needs of different audiences
• Courage -Stepping up to address difficult issues, saying what needs to be said
• Instills Trust -Gaining the confidence and trust of others through honesty, integrity and authenticity
• Self-Development -Actively seeking new ways to grow and be challenged using both formal and informal development channels
• Situational Adaptability - Adapting approach and demeanor in real time to match the shifting demands of different situations

• Currently enrolled in the first or second year of law school (1L or 2L).
• Experience using Microsoft office software, e.g., Word, PowerPoint.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills

• Interest in aviation.