Law Student - Government in Nashville, TN

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Law Student - Government in Nashville, TN

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Job Title:
Law Student Volunteer, Spring 2026

Job Responsibilities:
The Law Student Volunteer positions are offered by the **Members Only**, a component of the Department of Justice (DOJ) focused on promoting the integrity and efficiency of the bankruptcy system. The roles are divided between the Office of the General Counsel (OGC) and various Field Offices.

Office of the General Counsel Interns:
- Conduct legal research and assist attorneys in the Appellate, Chapter 11, Consumer, and General and Administrative practice groups.
- Draft and edit memoranda, USTP guidance and policy papers, court pleadings, and appellate briefs.
- Participate in moot courts to prepare attorneys for trial.
- Work on Ethics, Freedom of Information Act, Privacy Act, and Administrative Procedures Act matters.
- Observe Congressional hearings and prepare summaries for senior leadership.
- Interns must work in-person at the Executive Office for . Trustees (EOUST) in Washington, DC.

Field Office Interns:
- Assist attorneys in preparing for bankruptcy court appearances and developing bankruptcy fraud referrals.
- Screen cases for debtor abuse of the Bankruptcy Code and review documents in chapter 7, 11, and 13 cases.
- Assist with drafting and filing of motions and objections.
- Monitor section 341 meetings between debtors and creditors.
- Provide litigation support to attorneys, attend bankruptcy hearings, and 341 meetings.

Education and Experience Information:
- Candidates should be rising second or third-year law students.
- Must possess excellent research and writing skills, attention to detail, and a commitment to fairness and integrity in the administration of the bankruptcy system.
- Applicants must be . Citizens.

The internship is particularly beneficial for students with a background and interest in bankruptcy, litigation, administrative law, policy, and legislation. Interns are generally expected to commit to 10 to 16 hours per week for at least 10 weeks, from September to December, with some flexibility in hours.

Salary Information:
- The positions are uncompensated volunteer roles.
- Academic credit and transit subsidies may be available, as specified.

Department Policies:
- The . government does not discriminate in employment based on race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, and other non-merit factors.
- The agency provides reasonable accommodation to applicants with disabilities.
- Employment is contingent upon passing a drug test and a satisfactory background investigation.
- Only . citizens are eligible for employment with the Executive Office for . Trustees.

Application Process:
- Applicants must submit a cover letter, resume, current law school transcript, and legal writing sample (no more than 10 pages) via email.
- Indicate interest in specific offices in the subject line and cover letter.
- The application period for Spring 2026 ends on August 31, 2025. Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis, and positions may be filled before the deadline.

Additional Information:
- Travel is not required for these positions.
- Relocation expenses are not available.
- Veterans' preference eligibility is considered positively in hiring.

The USTP is a national program with 21 regions and 89 field offices, equipped to address multi-jurisdictional misconduct and issues of national scope, while tackling local matters affecting the integrity of the bankruptcy system.

Jun 04, 2025
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