Law Student Volunteer, Fall 2024

Contract, Full-time

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Application Deadline
Monday, April 15, 2024
Job Title: Law Student Volunteer, Fall 2024
Organization: United States Trustee Program (USTP)
Experience: Second- and third-year law students
Location: Multiple locations throughout the United States
Salary: Uncompensated student volunteer with potential for academic credit and transit subsidies
Application Deadline: Monday, April 15, 2024

About the Organization:
- The United States Trustee Program (USTP) is a litigating component of the Department of Justice (DOJ)
- Mission is to promote the integrity and efficiency of the bankruptcy system for the benefit of all stakeholders
- National program with 21 regions and 89 field offices
- Broad administrative, regulatory, and enforcement authorities in bankruptcy cases
- Only participant in the bankruptcy process uniquely positioned to address multi-jurisdictional misconduct and other issues of national scope
- Ranks in the top 30 percent of federal agency subcomponents and seventh out of 18 components within the DOJ in the 2022 Best Places to Work in the Federal Government rankings
- Flexible telework policy, including two routine telework days per week

Job Description:
- Executive Office for . Trustees (EOUST) Law Interns: Must be available to work in-person in the Washington, DC office during internship
- Intern for the Office of the Director (OD) may work directly with either the Director or the Deputy Director for Field Operations
- Director oversees the USTP’s regions and field offices, manages resources, and sets and implements policies
- Deputy Director for Field Operations (DDFO) also a member of senior leadership and reports to the Director
- DDFO provides executive level direction and guidance to United States Trustees, leads the Office of Oversight and Office of Criminal Enforcement
- Interns will assist with projects and studies related to consumer and chapter 11 bankruptcy law, legal research, data analysis, fact-finding, and preparation for representing the USTP in different capacities
- Field Office Law Interns: Assist attorneys in preparing for bankruptcy court appearances, developing bankruptcy fraud referrals, and monitoring section 341 meetings between debtors and creditors
- Internships may be available for academic credit, as determined by individual field office

Qualifications:
- Second- and third-year law students with excellent research and writing skills, attention to detail, and a desire to work as part of a small team of professionals
- Committed to fairness and integrity in the administration of the bankruptcy system
- Background and interest in bankruptcy, litigation, administrative law, policy, and legislation

Application Process:
- Submit a cover letter, resume, current law school transcript, and legal writing sample (no more than 10 pages) via email to
- All documents should be in one PDF
- Indicate preferred location(s) of interest in the cover letter
- Applications will be reviewed as they are received, and positions may be filled prior to the final deadline

Salary:
- Uncompensated student volunteer
- Academic credit and transit subsidies may be available, as specified above

Number of Positions: Multiple, depending on geographic preference
Travel: Not required
Relocation Expenses: Not authorized
Application Deadline: Monday, April 15, 2024

Flexible telework policy, possible academic credit and transit subsidies

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

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