Law Student Volunteer, Fall 2024

Full-time

No

Application Deadline
Monday, April 15, 2024

Job Title: Law Student Volunteer
Organization: United States Trustee Program (USTP)
Experience Level:
Job ID: Law Student Volunteer-Fall-2024

H1: Join the United States Trustee Program as a Law Student Volunteer!
H2: Gain valuable experience in bankruptcy law and litigation while promoting fairness and integrity in the legal system.

Organization Overview:
- The USTP is a litigating component of the Department of Justice with a mission to promote the integrity and efficiency of the bankruptcy system.
- With 21 regions and 89 field offices, the USTP has broad administrative, regulatory, and enforcement authorities in bankruptcy cases.
- 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:
- As a Law Student Volunteer, you will have the opportunity to work directly with the Director or Deputy Director for Field Operations in the Executive Office for . Trustees (EOUST) in Washington, DC.
- You will assist with legal research, data analysis, and fact-finding on a variety of bankruptcy-related issues and the USTP's objectives.
- You may also assist in preparing speeches and presentations for the public on behalf of the USTP.
- Internships are also available in the USTP's 89 field offices located throughout the country, where you will assist attorneys in preparing for bankruptcy court appearances and other tasks related to the bankruptcy process.
- This is an excellent opportunity for students interested in bankruptcy, litigation, administrative law, policy, and legislation.

Qualifications:
- with excellent research and writing skills and a commitment to fairness and integrity in the legal system.
- Must be a . citizen.

Application Process:
- Submit a cover letter, resume, current law school transcript, and legal writing sample via email to .
- 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:
- Uncompensated student volunteer position.
- Academic credit and transit subsidies may be available.

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

Legal research, writing, data analysis, fact-finding, litigation support, attention to detail, communication, team work

Law student currently enrolled in a JD program

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

Qualification and Experience Second- and third-year law students

Legal