Law Student - Government in Indianapolis, IN

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Law Student - Government in Indianapolis, IN

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Job Title:
Law Student Volunteer, Spring 2026

Hiring Organization:
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Job Responsibilities:
This position offers law students the opportunity to work as volunteers in the **Members Only**, a component of the Department of Justice (DOJ). The USTP plays a crucial role in promoting the integrity and efficiency of the bankruptcy system. The responsibilities for law student volunteers are divided into two main categories:

1. Office of the General Counsel Interns:
- Conduct research and assist attorneys across four legal practice groups: Appellate, Chapter 11, Consumer, and General and Administrative.
- 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 matters related to Ethics, Freedom of Information Act, Privacy Act, and Administrative Procedures Act.
- Observe Congressional hearings and prepare summaries for senior leadership.
- Interns are required to work in-person at the Executive Office for . Trustees (EOUST) in Washington, DC.

2. Field Office Interns:
- Assist attorneys in preparing for bankruptcy court appearances.
- Develop bankruptcy fraud referrals and address attorney misconduct.
- Screen cases for debtor abuse of the Bankruptcy Code and review documents in chapter 7, 11, and 13 cases.
- Draft and file motions and objections as appropriate.
- Monitor section 341 meetings between debtors and creditors.
- Provide litigation support to attorneys and attend bankruptcy hearings and 341 meetings.
- Internships may be available for academic credit depending on the individual field office.

Education and Experience Information:
Candidates should be rising second or rising third-year law students. They must possess excellent research and writing skills, attention to detail, and a commitment to fairness and integrity in the bankruptcy system's administration. This opportunity is ideal for students with a background or interest in bankruptcy, litigation, administrative law, policy, and legislation.

Interns must generally commit to working 10 to 16 hours per week for at least 10 weeks, from September to December, though specific hours may vary by office. Flexibility is available.

Applicants must be . Citizens.

Salary Information:
The position is an uncompensated student volunteer role. However, academic credit and transit subsidies may be available.

Department Policies:
The United States government prohibits employment discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, military service, or other non-merit factors. The Department of Justice encourages qualified applicants with disabilities to apply and provides reasonable accommodations as needed.

The Fair Chance to Compete for Jobs Act restricts inquiries into an applicant’s criminal history until a conditional offer of employment is made. Applicants subjected to violations of this act may file a complaint.

Employment is contingent on passing a drug test and successful completion and adjudication of a background investigation. Only . citizens are eligible for employment with certain DOJ components, including the . Trustee’s Offices. . citizens must meet strict criteria and security requirements for rare appointments.

Veterans' preference is considered positively in hiring, and applicants eligible for such preference must include relevant information and documentation in their application.

Application Process:
Applicants should submit a cover letter, resume, current law school transcript, and a legal writing sample (no more than 10 pages) via email in one PDF document. Applicants must indicate their interest in either the Executive Office or any field office in their cover letter and subject line. Multiple office preferences may be designated.

The application deadline for the Spring 2026 session is August 31, 2025. Positions may be filled before the deadline as applications are reviewed upon receipt.

Travel and Relocation Expenses:
Travel is not required. Relocation expenses are not available.

This information and other vacancy announcements can be found under Attorney Vacancies and Volunteer Legal Internships on the Department of Justice website.

Jun 04, 2025
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