Law Student Volunteer, Fall 2024

Full-time

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The USTP is seeking law student volunteers for the Fall 2024 term. This is an excellent opportunity for students interested in bankruptcy, litigation, and administrative law. The USTP offers a flexible telework policy and may provide academic credit and transit subsidies. Multiple positions are available in various locations throughout the United States.

Hiring Organization: United States Trustee Program (USTP)
Hiring Office: Multiple Locations
Job ID: Law Student Volunteer-Fall-2024
Location: United States
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) that promotes the integrity and efficiency of the bankruptcy system for the benefit of all stakeholders. With 21 regions and 89 field offices, the USTP has broad authorities in bankruptcy cases and is uniquely positioned to address multi-jurisdictional misconduct and systemic fraud. The USTP 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.

Job Description:

The USTP is seeking law student volunteers for the Fall 2024 term. Interns will have the opportunity to work with the Office of the Director (OD) in Washington, DC or in one of the 89 field offices located throughout the country. The OD intern will assist the Director or Deputy Director for Field Operations in a variety of projects related to consumer and chapter 11 bankruptcy law. Field office interns will work with attorneys on various tasks, including preparing for court appearances, developing bankruptcy fraud referrals, and monitoring section 341 meetings. This is an excellent opportunity for students interested in bankruptcy, litigation, and administrative law.

Qualifications:

- Second- and third-year law students
- Excellent research and writing skills
- Attention to detail
- Desire to work as part of a small team
- Commitment to fairness and integrity in the administration of the bankruptcy system
- . citizenship

Application Process:

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

Salary and Benefits:

This is an uncompensated student volunteer position, but academic credit and transit subsidies may be available. Relocation expenses will not be authorized.

Don't miss this opportunity to gain valuable experience in the legal field while working with a top-rated federal agency. Apply now to become a law student volunteer with the United States Trustee Program for the Fall 2024 term.

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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