Law Student Volunteer, Fall 2024

Contract, Full-time

No

Organization: United States Trustee Program (USTP)
Job Title: Law Student Volunteer
Experience: Second- and third-year law students
Location: Multiple locations in the United States
Application Deadline: Monday, April 15, 2024

About the Organization:
- The USTP is a litigating component of the Department of Justice (DOJ) with a mission to promote the integrity and efficiency of the bankruptcy system.
- It has 21 regions and 89 field offices nationwide and has broad administrative, regulatory, and enforcement authorities in bankruptcy cases.
- The USTP ranks in the top 30 percent of federal agency subcomponents and ranks seventh out of 18 components within the DOJ in the 2022 Best Places to Work in the Federal Government rankings.

Job Description:
- The USTP is seeking second- and third-year law students for a volunteer position at their headquarters in Washington, DC or one of their 89 field offices throughout the country.
- Interns will work on a variety of projects related to consumer and chapter 11 bankruptcy law, including conducting legal research, data analysis, and fact-finding.
- They may also assist with preparing speeches and presentations for the public and provide litigation support to attorneys.

Qualifications:
- Applicants must be . citizens and possess excellent research and writing skills.
- They must also show attention to detail, have a desire to work as part of a team, and be committed to fairness and integrity in the administration of the bankruptcy system.
- This is a great opportunity for students interested in bankruptcy, litigation, administrative law, policy, and legislation.

Application Process:
- Interested applicants should submit a cover letter, resume, current law school transcript, and legal writing sample via email.
- They must also indicate their preferred location(s) of interest in the cover letter.
- Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis, and positions may be filled before the final deadline.

Salary:
- This is an uncompensated volunteer position, but academic credit and transit subsidies may be available.
- The number of positions available will depend on geographic preference.

Travel and Relocation Expenses:
- Travel is not required for this position.
- Relocation expenses will not be authorized.

H1 and H2 Friendly Headings:
H1: Law Student Volunteer Position with the United States Trustee Program (USTP)
H2: Join a Top-Ranked Federal Agency and Promote Fairness and Integrity in the Bankruptcy System

H1: About the Organization
H2: Learn About the USTP's Mission and Rankings among Federal Agencies

H1: Job Description
H2: Gain Experience in Bankruptcy Law and Contribute to the USTP's Objectives

H1: Qualifications
H2: What We Look for in Law Student Volunteers

H1: Application Process
H2: How to Apply for the USTP Law Student Volunteer Position

H1: Salary and Benefits
H2: Compensation and Perks for USTP Law Student Volunteers

H1: Travel and Relocation Information
H2: What to Expect in Terms of Travel and Relocation for the USTP Law Student Volunteer Position

Flexible telework policy, transit subsidies (potentially), academic credit (potentially)

research, writing, attention to detail, teamwork

Must be a second- or third-year law student.

Submit cover letter, resume, law school transcript, and writing sample via email to .

Qualification and Experience second- and third-year law students, U.S. citizen

Legal