Law Student - Government in New Orleans, LA

Government

New Orleans, LA

Law Student - Government in New Orleans, LA

Law Student

No

Job Title
Law Student Volunteer, Spring 2026

Job Responsibilities
Office of the General Counsel Interns:
- Conduct research and assist attorneys in various 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 Ethics, Freedom of Information Act, Privacy Act, Administrative Procedures Act matters.
- Observe Congressional hearings and prepare summaries for senior leadership.
- Work in-person at the Executive Office for . Trustees (EOUST) in Washington, DC.
- Potential for academic credit.

Field Office Interns:
- Assist attorneys in preparing for bankruptcy court appearances and developing bankruptcy fraud referrals.
- Address attorney misconduct and 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 as appropriate.
- Monitor section 341 meetings between debtors and creditors.
- Provide litigation support to attorneys and attend bankruptcy hearings and 341 meetings.
- Potential for academic credit, depending on the field office.

Education and Experience Information
- Must be rising second or third-year law students.
- Must possess excellent research and writing skills.
- Attention to detail and desire to work in a small team.
- Commitment to fairness and integrity in the bankruptcy system.
- Background and interest in bankruptcy, litigation, administrative law, policy, and legislation are beneficial.
- Commitment of 10 to 16 hours per week for at least 10 weeks, September to December.
- Must be . Citizens.

Salary Information
- Uncompensated student volunteer position.
- Academic credit and transit subsidies may be available.

Application Process
- Submit a cover letter, resume, current law school transcript, and legal writing sample (no more than 10 pages) via email to ****.
- All documents should be in one PDF.
- Indicate interest in specific offices in the subject line and cover letter.
- Application period ends on August 31, 2025. Positions may be filled before the deadline.

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, membership in an employee organization, retaliation, parental status, military service, or other non-merit factors.
- Reasonable accommodations are provided for applicants with disabilities.
- The Fair Chance to Compete for Jobs Act prohibits inquiries about an applicant's criminal history before a conditional offer of employment is made.
- A drug test is required before final appointment.
- Employment is contingent upon a satisfactory background investigation.
- Only . citizens are eligible for employment with the Executive Office for Immigration Review, . Trustee’s Offices, and the Federal Bureau of Investigation.
- Veterans' preference is considered positively in attorney hiring, with specific documentation required to claim preference.

This opportunity offers law students a comprehensive experience in bankruptcy law and litigation, providing a significant chance to contribute to the integrity of the bankruptcy system.