Law Student Volunteer, Fall 2024

Full-time

No

Application Deadline

Monday, April 15, 2024

Law Student Volunteer, Fall 2024 - Join the United States Trustee Program (USTP) as a law student volunteer for the Fall of 2024. Gain valuable experience in the legal field and contribute to the integrity and efficiency of the bankruptcy system for the benefit of all stakeholders.

Hiring Organization - USTP is a litigating component of the Department of Justice (DOJ) with a mission to promote integrity and efficiency in the bankruptcy system.

Hiring Office - The USTP has 21 regions and 89 field offices across the United States.

Job ID - Law Student Volunteer-Fall-2024

Location - Multiple Locations in the United States

Application Deadline - Monday, April 15, 2024

About the Organization - The USTP is the only participant in the bankruptcy process uniquely positioned to address multi-jurisdictional misconduct or other issues of national scope.

- 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.

- The USTP offers a flexible telework policy, including two routine telework days per week.

- The Department of Justice is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive work environment, and welcomes applicants from all communities, identities, races, ethnicities, backgrounds, abilities, religions, and cultures.

Job Description - As a Law Student Volunteer, you will have the opportunity to work directly with the Director or Deputy Director for Field Operations at the Executive Office for . Trustees (EOUST) in Washington, DC. You may also work in one of the 89 field offices located throughout the country.

- Interns will assist with legal research, data analysis, and fact-finding on bankruptcy-related issues and the USTP's objectives.

- You will also have the opportunity to attend bankruptcy hearings and provide litigation support to attorneys.

- This is an excellent opportunity for students interested in bankruptcy, litigation, administrative law, policy, and legislation.

Qualifications - Successful candidates will be second- and third-year law students with excellent research and writing skills, attention to detail, and a commitment to fairness and integrity in the administration of the bankruptcy system.

Salary - This is an uncompensated student volunteer position, but academic credit and transit subsidies may be available.

Number of Positions - Multiple positions are available, depending on geographic preference.

Travel - Travel is not required for this position.

Relocation Expenses - Relocation expenses will not be authorized.

Application Process - Interested applicants should submit a cover letter, resume, current law school transcript, and legal writing sample (no more than 10 pages) to .

- Please indicate your preferred location(s) of interest in the cover letter.

- Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis, and positions may be filled prior to the final deadline.

- For a list of USTP field offices, please visit . Trustee Regions and Offices UST Department of Justice.

- Must be a . citizen to apply.

Join the USTP as a Law Student Volunteer for the Fall of 2024 and gain valuable experience in the legal field while contributing to the integrity and efficiency of the bankruptcy system. Apply now to be a part of a top-ranked federal agency and make a difference in the lives of debtors, creditors, and the public.

application process

applicants should submit a cover letter, resume, current law school transcript and legal writing sample (no more than 10 pages) via email to ustp. application process

applicants should submit a cover letter, resume, current law school transcript and legal writing sample (no more than 10 pages) via email to . applicants must indicate their preferred location(s) of interest in the cover letter

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