Law Student Volunteer, Fall 2024

Contract, Full-time

No

Application Deadline
Monday, April 15, 2024

H1: Law Student Volunteer, Fall 2024 - United States Trustee Program (USTP)
H2: Join the USTP as a Law Student Volunteer and Gain Hands-On Experience in Bankruptcy Law

The United States Trustee Program (USTP) is currently seeking second and third-year law students to join their team as volunteer interns for the Fall 2024 term. As a litigating component of the Department of Justice, the USTP's mission is to promote the integrity and efficiency of the bankruptcy system for the benefit of all stakeholders. This is a unique opportunity to gain hands-on experience in bankruptcy law and contribute to the administration of justice for all Americans.

Organization: United States Trustee Program (USTP)
Job Title: Law Student Volunteer
Job ID: Law Student Volunteer-Fall-2024
Location: Multiple Locations (89 field offices throughout the United States)
Application Deadline: Monday, April 15, 2024

About the Organization:

The USTP is a national program with 21 regions and 89 field offices, responsible for administering bankruptcy cases and ensuring fairness and integrity in the process. The USTP is ranked 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. This is a testament to the positive work environment and employee satisfaction within the organization.

Job Description:

The USTP is seeking law student volunteers for two different positions: Executive Office for . Trustees (EOUST) Law Interns and Field Office Law Interns. The EOUST interns will work in-person at the headquarters in Washington, DC and assist with a variety of projects and studies related to consumer and chapter 11 bankruptcy law. The Field Office interns will work in one of the 89 field offices located throughout the country and assist attorneys with various tasks such as preparing for court appearances, developing bankruptcy fraud referrals, and attending hearings.

Qualifications:

Successful candidates will be 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. This is an excellent opportunity for students interested in bankruptcy, litigation, administrative law, policy, and legislation. Applicants must be . citizens.

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 . Applicants must indicate their preferred location(s) in their 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. The minimum hours and number of weeks will be determined by the respective offices. No travel or relocation expenses will be authorized.

Join the USTP as a Law Student Volunteer and make a meaningful contribution to the fair and impartial administration of justice for all Americans. Apply now and gain valuable experience in bankruptcy law.

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Flexible telework policy, transit subsidies

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Legal research, writing, attention to detail, team work, fairness, integrity

Law student

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

Qualification and Experience Second- and third-year law students

Legal