Government
Columbia, SC
Law Student - Government in Columbia, SC
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 matters involving Ethics, Freedom of Information Act, Privacy Act, and Administrative Procedures Act.
- Observe Congressional hearings and prepare summaries for senior leadership.
- Must work in-person at the Executive Office for . Trustees in Washington, DC.
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 of motions and objections.
- Monitor section 341 meetings between debtors and creditors.
- Provide litigation support to attorneys and attend bankruptcy hearings and 341 meetings.
Education and Experience Information
- Candidates must be rising second or third-year law students.
- Must possess excellent research and writing skills.
- Demonstrate attention to detail and a desire to work as part of a small team.
- Commitment to fairness and integrity in the administration of the bankruptcy system.
- Background and interest in bankruptcy, litigation, administrative law, policy, and legislation is beneficial.
- Must commit to 10 to 16 hours per week for at least 10 weeks, from September to December. Specific hours will be determined by each office.
Salary Information
- Uncompensated student volunteer.
- Academic credit and transit subsidies may be available.
Department Policies
- The United States government prohibits discrimination in employment on various bases including race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, and more.
- Reasonable accommodation is offered to applicants with disabilities.
- The Department encourages applications from individuals with disabilities and provides a non-competitive appointment under Schedule A for qualified individuals.
- The Fair Chance to Compete for Jobs Act restricts inquiries into an applicant's criminal history before a conditional offer of employment is made.
- The Department maintains a drug-free workplace and requires selected individuals to pass a drug test.
- Employment is contingent on the completion and satisfactory adjudication of a background investigation.
- Only . citizens are eligible for employment with the . Trustee’s Offices, and dual citizenship will be considered on a case-by-case basis.
- Veterans' preference is considered positively in hiring, though there is no formal point system for attorney appointments.
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.
- Indicate interest in specific Executive Office or field offices in the subject line and cover letter.
- The application deadline is August 31, 2025, and applications will be reviewed as received.
Number of Positions
- Multiple, depending on geographic preference.
Travel
- Travel is not required.
Relocation Expenses
- Relocation expenses are not available.
This document contains information for law students interested in volunteering with the United States Trustee Program in Spring 2026, detailing job responsibilities, qualifications, and application procedures.
Jun 04, 2025
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