Law Student - Government in Newark, NJ

Government

Newark, NJ

Law Student - Government in Newark, NJ

Law Student

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Job Title: Law Student Volunteer, Spring 2026

Organization: United States Trustee Program (USTP)

Department: Executive Office for . Trustees and USTP Field Offices

Job Responsibilities:

Office of the General Counsel Interns:
- Conduct research and assist attorneys in various legal practice areas including 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 must work in-person at the Executive Office for . Trustees in Washington, DC.
- Academic credit may be available for the internship.

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.
- Review documents in chapter 7, 11, and 13 cases.
- Assist with drafting and filing motions and objections.
- Monitor section 341 meetings between debtors and creditors.
- Provide litigation support to attorneys and attend bankruptcy hearings and 341 meetings.
- Academic credit may be available as determined by the individual field office.

Education and Experience Information:
- Candidates must be rising second or third-year law students.
- Strong research and writing skills are essential.
- Attention to detail and a commitment to fairness and integrity in the administration of the bankruptcy system are required.
- A background and interest in bankruptcy, litigation, administrative law, policy, and legislation is beneficial.
- Interns must commit to 10 to 16 hours per week for at least 10 weeks, with flexibility in specific hours as determined by each office.
- Applicants must be . Citizens.

Salary Information:
- This is an uncompensated student volunteer position.
- Academic credit and transit subsidies may be available.

Other Information:
- Application Deadline: August 31, 2025.
- Applicants should submit a cover letter, resume, law school transcript, and legal writing sample via email in one PDF.
- Indicate interest in specific Executive Office or field offices in the email subject line and cover letter.
- Multiple positions are available, depending on geographic preference.
- Travel is not required, and relocation expenses are not available.

Department Policies:
- The . government does not discriminate 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.
- Reasonable accommodations are provided for applicants with disabilities.
- The Fair Chance to Compete for Jobs Act restricts inquiries about criminal history before a conditional job offer.
- A drug test screening for illegal drug use is required before final appointment.
- Employment is contingent upon satisfactory adjudication of a background investigation.
- Generally, only . citizens are eligible for employment, with rare exceptions for non-citizens under strict security requirements.
- Veterans' preference is considered positively, and supporting documentation must be submitted if applicable.