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LEGAL INTERN — Summer 2026

Location: Memorial City (Houston, TX) — Full-Time, On-Site Only
Program Dates: June 1 – July 24, 2026 (8-week commitment required)
Compensation: Paid Internship
Department: Legal
Status: Competitive Internship — Real-world legal exposure and hands-on experience

About the Internship

MetroNational’s Legal Internship offers a structured, paid experiential learning opportunity for law students who are currently enrolled in and pursuing a Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree. This internship is designed to expose emerging legal talent to the diverse legal needs of a multifaceted real estate development, asset management, and operations organization.

In alignment with the company’s internship program structure, interns will spend approximately 75% of their time supporting meaningful Legal Department work and 25% participating in company-wide programming, including cross-department exposure, job shadowing, site visits, and professional development. 

You will work alongside in-house legal professionals who uphold MetroNational’s values of Trust, Integrity, Impact, and Legacy, and contribute to the legal operations that guide and protect business decisions.

This is a competitive internship designed to give law students a practical understanding of in-house legal practice—particularly within a real estate, corporate, and operational environment.

What You’ll Do

• Assist with
• legal research, issue-spotting, and analysis across various areas of law relevant to MetroNational.
• Support in drafting, reviewing, or organizing contracts and agreements related to real estate, leasing, property management, marketing, technology, HR, and  general business operations. 
• Help prepare summaries, memos, or checklists related to compliance, policy updates, or contract workflows.
• Participate in internal meetings with legal counsel and cross-functional partners toobserve how legal issues influence business decisions.
• Assist with organizing legal files, documentation, amendments, and contractual correspondence. 
• Conduct research into relevant statutory, regulatory, or case law affecting real estate, contracts, liabilities, workplace policies, or other assigned topics.
• Support special projects aligned with your indicated area of legal interest (e.g., contracts, real estate law, employment law, corporate governance, data/privacy, compliance).
• Present a final project summary outlining your contributions and key learning outcomes.

Technologies & Tools You May Be Exposed To

• Contract management and document workflows
• Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Outlook, Teams, SharePoint)
• Legal research tools (based on department access)
• Internal collaboration, reporting, and document storage systems

Required Qualifications

Education & Training Pathways

Candidates must meet all of the following criteria:

• Currently enrolled in and actively pursuing a Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree at an accredited law school
• In good academic standing (transcript or program record required)
• Ability to articulate your preferred area(s) of legal focus (e.g., contract law, real estate law, corporate governance, regulatory/compliance, employment law)

Additional Requirements

• Must commit to full-time, on-site participation for the entire 8-week program (June 1 – July 24, 2026).
• Remote internships are not available.
• Applicants who cannot commit to the full program may be considered with lower priority.
• Strong research, writing, analytical, and communication skills.
• Discretion and professionalism when handling confidential information.
• Alignment with MetroNational’s values of Trust, Integrity, Impact, and Legacy.

What You’ll Gain

• Real-world exposure to in-house legal practice within a respected Houston-based real estate company.
• Experience supporting contract drafting, legal research, and issue evaluation.
• Opportunities to observe cross-functional legal discussions and business decision-making.
• Professional development sessions, networking opportunities, and mentorship.
• A final presentation showcasing your legal contributions and learning experience.

How to Apply (All Items Required)

Please submit:

1. Resume
2. Law School Transcript or Program Record
3. 1–2 writing samples or relevant legal coursework (e.g., memos, briefs, legal analysis assignments)
4. Cover Letter including:
   • Why you chose to pursue a Juris Doctorate
   • Your preferred area(s) of legal focus (contract law, real estate, corporate law, employment, etc.)
   • Your long-term legal career goals
   • What you hope  to gain from MetroNational’s Internship Program

Application Review & Interview Process

• All application materials — including your resume, transcript, writing samples, and stated area of interest — will be carefully reviewed by the Legal and HR teams. Decisions regarding interview invitations will be based on the strength and completeness of each submission.
• If selected for an interview, you will be contacted with the date, time, format, and any preparation instructions.
• Due to the competitive nature of the program, not all applicants will receive an interview.
• MetroNational reviews all applications with fairness, consistency, and respect—reflecting our values of Trust, Integrity, Impact, and Legacy 
• Applications CLOSE on FEB 28, 2026