Law Student - Government in Sacramento, CA

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Law Student - Government in Sacramento, CA

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Job Title
Law Student Volunteer, Spring 2026

Job Responsibilities
Office of the General Counsel Interns:
Interns in the Office of the General Counsel (OGC) will engage in a variety of tasks that support the USTP in enforcing the Bankruptcy Code. Their responsibilities include conducting legal research and assisting attorneys in several specialized practice areas: Appellate, Chapter 11, Consumer, and General and Administrative. Interns may draft and edit memoranda, USTP guidance and policy papers, court pleadings, and appellate briefs. They may also 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 be able to work in-person at the Executive Office for . Trustees (EOUST) in Washington, DC.

Field Office Interns:
Interns working in the 89 field offices across the country will assist attorneys in preparing for bankruptcy court appearances, develop bankruptcy fraud referrals, and investigate attorney misconduct. They will screen cases for debtor abuse of the Bankruptcy Code, review documents in Chapter 7, 11, and 13 cases, and assist with drafting and filing motions and objections as necessary. Interns will also monitor section 341 meetings between debtors and creditors, provide litigation support to attorneys, and attend bankruptcy hearings and 341 meetings. The availability of academic credit for these internships is determined by the individual field office.

Education and Experience Information
Successful candidates will be rising second or third-year law students with excellent research and writing skills. They should show attention to detail, have a desire to work as part of a small team of professionals, and be committed to fairness and integrity in the administration of the bankruptcy system. This opportunity is particularly suitable for students with a background and interest in bankruptcy, litigation, administrative law, policy, and legislation. Interns are generally required to commit to 10 to 16 hours per week for at least 10 weeks, from September to December, with specific hours determined by each office. Flexibility is available. Applicants must be . citizens.

Salary Information
This position is an uncompensated student volunteer role. However, academic credit and transit subsidies may be available as specified in the job description.

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 a single PDF document. Applicants must indicate their interest in being considered for employment among the listed Executive Office or any field office in the subject line of the email and within their cover letter. They may designate more than one office. The application period for the Spring 2026 session ends on August 31, 2025. Applications will be reviewed as they are received, and positions may be filled before the final deadline.

Department Policies
The . government prohibits discrimination in employment on various bases, including race, color, religion, sex, national origin, and more. Reasonable accommodation is provided to applicants with disabilities. The Fair Chance to Compete for Jobs Act restricts inquiries about an applicant's criminal history before a conditional offer of employment is made. A drug test is required for employment, and a background investigation must be satisfactorily completed. Generally, only . citizens are eligible for employment. Veterans' preference is considered positively, and specific documentation is required to claim it.

This and other vacancy announcements are available under Attorney Vacancies and Volunteer Legal Internships. The Department of Justice cannot control further dissemination and/or posting of this information.

Jun 04, 2025
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