Law Student Volunteer, Fall 2024

Part-time

No

Internship Overview

Position: Law Student Volunteer, Fall 2024
Organization: United States Trustee Program (USTP)
Location: Multiple Locations across the United States
Application Deadline: Monday, April 15, 2024
Salary: Uncompensated student volunteer position with possible academic credit and transit subsidies
Number of Positions: Multiple, depending on geographic preference
Travel: Not required
Relocation Expenses: Not authorized

H1: Apply for the Fall 2024 Law Student Volunteer position at the United States Trustee Program (USTP)
H2: Join a national program committed to promoting integrity and efficiency in the bankruptcy system.

- Hiring for multiple locations across the United States
- Uncompensated student volunteer position with possible academic credit and transit subsidies
- Opportunity to work with the Director and Deputy Director for Field Operations in the Executive Office for . Trustees (EOUST)
- Assist in conducting legal research, data analysis, and fact-finding on bankruptcy-related issues
- Gain experience in consumer and chapter 11 bankruptcy law and litigation
- Must be a . citizen and possess excellent research and writing skills
- Deadline to apply is 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
- Ranked 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

Job Description:

- Executive Office for . Trustees (EOUST) Law Interns will work in-person at the Washington, DC office
- Assist the Director and Deputy Director for Field Operations on a variety of projects and studies related to consumer and chapter 11 bankruptcy law
- Field Office Law Interns will work in one of the 89 field offices located throughout the country
- Responsibilities include assisting attorneys in preparing for court appearances, conducting bankruptcy fraud referrals, and attending bankruptcy hearings

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
- Commitment 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 via email
- Indicate 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

Salary and Benefits:

- Uncompensated student volunteer position
- Academic credit and transit subsidies may be available
- Multiple positions available, depending on geographic preference
- No travel required
- Relocation expenses will not be authorized

Not specified

Flexible telework policy, academic credit and transit subsidies may be available

Not specified

Legal research, writing, attention to detail, ability to work in a small team, fairness and integrity

Law student

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

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

Legal