Law Student Volunteer, Fall 2024

Full-time

No

Hiring Organization:
United States Trustee Program (USTP)
Job Title:
Law Student Volunteer-Fall 2024
Experience Level:
Second and third-year law students
Job ID:
Law Student Volunteer-Fall-2024
Application Deadline:
Monday, April 15, 2024
Salary:
Uncompensated student volunteer, academic credit and transit subsidies may be available
Location:
Multiple locations throughout the United States
Number of Positions:
Multiple, depending on geographic preference
Travel:
Not required
Relocation Expenses:
Not authorized

The United States Trustee Program (USTP) is seeking law student volunteers for Fall 2024 to assist with various projects related to consumer and chapter 11 bankruptcy law. This is an excellent opportunity for second and third-year law students with a background and interest in bankruptcy, litigation, administrative law, policy, and legislation. The USTP is a litigating component of the Department of Justice (DOJ) whose mission is to promote the integrity and efficiency of the bankruptcy system for the benefit of all stakeholders. As a national program with 21 regions consisting of 89 field offices, the USTP has broad administrative, regulatory, and enforcement authorities in bankruptcy cases. The USTP is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive work environment and welcomes applicants from all communities, identities, races, ethnicities, backgrounds, abilities, religions, and cultures of the United States.

H1: Law Student Volunteer-Fall 2024
H2: Join the United States Trustee Program for an Exciting Opportunity

About the Organization:
The United States Trustee Program (USTP) is a litigating component of the Department of Justice (DOJ) whose mission is to promote the integrity and efficiency of the bankruptcy system for the benefit of all stakeholders?debtors, creditors, and the public. As a national program with 21 regions consisting of 89 field offices, the USTP has broad administrative, regulatory, and enforcement authorities in bankruptcy cases, including chapter 7 and 13 consumer cases and complex chapter 11 corporate reorganizations. The USTP is the only participant in the bankruptcy process uniquely positioned to address multi-jurisdictional misconduct or other issues of national scope that give rise to systemic fraud and abuse, while also effectively combatting local matters affecting the integrity of the bankruptcy system.

H2: Join a Highly Ranked Federal Agency Subcomponent
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 rankings are based on the . Office of Personnel Management’s annual Federal Employee Viewpoint Survey which measures how federal employees view their job and workplace. The USTP exceeded the percentage of positive responses government-wide in more than 90 percent of the core survey questions, including questions related to achieving mission, sharing job knowledge, overall satisfaction with the organization, and employee recognition.

H2: Work for an Inclusive and Diverse Organization
As the federal agency whose mission is to ensure the fair and impartial administration of justice for all Americans, the Department of Justice is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive work environment. To build and retain a workforce that reflects the diverse experiences and perspectives of the American people, we welcome applicants from the many communities, identities, races, ethnicities, backgrounds, abilities, religions, and cultures of the United States who share our commitment to public service.

Job Description:
The USTP is seeking law student volunteers for Fall 2024 to assist with various projects related to consumer and chapter 11 bankruptcy law. The Executive Office for . Trustees (EOUST) Law Interns will work directly with either the Director or Deputy Director for Field Operations in Washington, DC. Field Office Law Interns will be placed in one of the 89 field offices located throughout the country.

H2: Gain Valuable Experience with Senior Leadership
EOUST interns will directly assist the Director and the Deputy Director for Field Operations on a broad range of projects and studies related to consumer and chapter 11 bankruptcy law. This includes conducting legal research, providing data analysis, and conducting fact-finding on a variety of bankruptcy-related issues and the USTP’s objectives. Interns may also assist in preparing speeches and presentations for the public. Field Office Interns will work closely with attorneys and gain experience in preparing for bankruptcy court appearances, developing bankruptcy fraud referrals, and reviewing documents in chapter 7, 11, and 13 cases.

H2: Work with a Small Team of Professionals
Successful candidates will be second- and third-year law students who possess excellent research and writing skills, show attention to detail, and have a desire to work as part of a small team of professionals. This is an excellent opportunity for students interested in bankruptcy, litigation, administrative law, policy, and legislation.

H2: Flexible Telework Policy
The USTP offers a flexible telework policy, including two routine telework days per week.

Qualifications:
Successful candidates will be second- and third-year law students who possess excellent research and writing skills, show attention to detail, have a desire to work as part of a small team of professionals, and are committed 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, policy, and legislation.

H2: Academic Credit and Transit Subsidies Available
The minimum hours and number of weeks will be set by the respective offices. Academic credit and transit subsidies may be available, as specified by the individual field office.

H2: Must Be a . Citizen
Applicants must be . citizens to apply for this position.

Application Process:
To apply, interested candidates should submit a cover letter, resume, current law school transcript, and legal writing sample (no more

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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