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Law Student 103 in Phoenix, AZ **

U.S. Trustee Program Feb 27,2015 Jan 03,2015 Location USA Phoenix AZ
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Government

Law Student

Litigation - Whistleblower - CFTC

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Summer Law Student Volunteer, Academic Year Law student volunteers at the Executive Office work for the Office of the General Counsel (OGC): OGC is responsible for coordinating, directing and developing legal policies, procedures and litigating positions for the USTP in enforcing the Bankruptcy Code, and seeing that institutional interests of the USTP are properly asserted and defended. OGC handles its responsibilities through four legal practice groups, each with a specialized focus: Appellate, Chapter 11, Consumer, and General and Administrative. OGC interns conduct research and assist attorneys in each practice group area on a wide variety of matters, including drafting and editing memoranda and the organization’s guidance and policy papers, court pleadings, and appellate briefs, participating in moot courts to prepare attorneys for trial, FOIA and Privacy Act issues, attending Congressional hearings and preparing summaries for senior leadership. Field Offices: Interns assist field office attorneys in preparing for bankruptcy court appearances, developing bankruptcy fraud referrals, screening cases for debtor abuse of the Bankruptcy Code reviewing documents in chapter 7, 11 and 13 cases and filing motions and objections as appropriate, and monitoring section 341 meetings between debtors and creditors.

Qualification and Experience

First-year (second semester), second- and third-year law students are encouraged to apply. Superior research and writing skills are essential, as well as an eye for detail, a desire to work as part of a small team of professionals, and a commitment to fairness and integrity in the administration of the bankruptcy system. This is an excellent opportunity for students with a background and interest in bankruptcy, litigation, administrative law, and policy and legislation. Must be a U.S. citizen. Interns must be able to commit a minimum of 20 hours per week for 8 continuous weeks in the fall and spring, and 8 to 10 weeks during the summer.

Deadlines: Summer 2015 - February 28, 2015.

Additional info

Submit a cover letter, resume, current law school transcript and legal writing sample (5-10 pages only).

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