Law Student - Government in New Haven, CT

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Law Student - Government in New Haven, CT

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Job Title
Law Student Volunteer, Spring 2026

Job Responsibilities
The **Members Only**, a component of the Department of Justice, is seeking law student volunteers for the Spring 2026 term. The primary role of the volunteer is to assist in promoting the integrity and efficiency of the bankruptcy system. The responsibilities are divided into two main categories based on the office of assignment:

Office of the General Counsel Interns:
- Conduct research and assist attorneys in various legal practice groups 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 Ethics, Freedom of Information Act, Privacy Act, and Administrative Procedures Act matters.
- Observe Congressional hearings and prepare summaries for senior leadership.
- Interns must work in-person at the Executive Office for . Trustees (EOUST) in Washington, DC.

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.
- 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 meetings.

Education and Experience Information
Applicants must be rising second or third-year law students with excellent research and writing skills. A background and interest in bankruptcy, litigation, administrative law, policy, and legislation is beneficial. Candidates should possess attention to detail, a commitment to fairness and integrity, and the ability to work as part of a small team of professionals.

Interns are required to commit to working 10 to 16 hours per week for at least 10 weeks, from September to December, though specific hours can be flexible and are determined by each office.

Applicants must be . citizens.

Salary Information
This is an uncompensated student volunteer position. However, academic credit and transit subsidies may be available, subject to specific conditions.

Additional Information
- The application process requires submission of a cover letter, resume, current law school transcript, and a legal writing sample (no more than 10 pages) via email.
- Applicants should express their interest in specific offices in both the email subject line and cover letter.
- The application deadline for the Spring 2026 session is August 31, 2025, but positions may be filled prior to this date.
- No travel or relocation expenses are covered.
- The Department of Justice is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate based on various factors including race, color, religion, sex, and more.
- Reasonable accommodations are available for applicants with disabilities.
- A drug test and background investigation are required prior to final appointment.
- Only . citizens are eligible for employment with the Executive Office for Immigration Review, . Trustee’s Offices, and the Federal Bureau of Investigation, with rare exceptions.
- Veterans' preference eligibility is considered a positive factor in hiring.

This opportunity provides valuable experience in the field of bankruptcy law and offers law students a chance to contribute significantly to the integrity of the bankruptcy system.

Jun 04, 2025
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