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Law Student Volunteer, Fall 2025: Gain Experience in Bankruptcy Law with the USTP

H1: Law Student Volunteer, Fall 2025: Gain Experience in Bankruptcy Law with the USTP
H2: Join the USTP as a Law Student Volunteer and Gain Experience in Bankruptcy Law

The **MEMBERS ONLY**SIGN UP NOW***. is seeking motivated law students to join their team as volunteers for the Fall 2025 session. This is a unique opportunity to gain experience in bankruptcy law and work with a national program that has a critical role in promoting the integrity and efficiency of the bankruptcy system.

Organization: **MEMBERS ONLY**SIGN UP NOW***.
Department: Office of the General Counsel and Field Offices
Job Title: Law Student Volunteer
Job ID: LAW STUDENT VOLUNTEER-FALL-2025
Location: United States
Application Deadline: May 31, 2025

About the Organization:

The USTP is a component of the Department of Justice (DOJ) and is responsible for enforcing the Bankruptcy Code. With 21 regions and 89 field offices, the USTP has broad administrative, regulatory, and enforcement authorities in bankruptcy cases. Their mission is to promote fairness and integrity in the bankruptcy system for the benefit of all stakeholders, including debtors, creditors, and the public.

Job Description:

As a law student volunteer, you will have the opportunity to work in either the Office of the General Counsel (OGC) or one of the 89 field offices located throughout the country. In OGC, you will assist attorneys in conducting research and drafting legal documents on a variety of matters related to bankruptcy law. In the field offices, you will work with attorneys on preparing for court appearances, developing bankruptcy fraud referrals, and monitoring meetings between debtors and creditors.

Qualifications:

To be considered for this position, you must be a rising second or third year law student with excellent research and writing skills. Attention to detail, a desire to work in a team, and a commitment to fairness and integrity are also important qualities for this role. This is a great opportunity for students interested in bankruptcy law, litigation, administrative law, policy, and legislation.

Work Schedule:

The USTP requires a commitment of 10 to 16 hours per week for at least 10 weeks from September to December. However, specific hours may vary depending on the office, and some flexibility is available.

Application Process:

To apply, interested candidates should submit a cover letter, resume, current law school transcript, and a legal writing sample (no more than 10 pages) to ****. Please indicate your interest in either the Executive Office or a field office in the subject line of your email and within your cover letter. Candidates may apply for multiple offices, and the USTP field office locator is available on their website.

Salary and Benefits:

This is an uncompensated student volunteer position, but academic credit and transit subsidies may be available. The number of positions is dependent on geographic preference, and relocation expenses are not available.

Join the USTP as a Law Student Volunteer and gain valuable experience in bankruptcy law while working with a national program that plays a crucial role in promoting fairness and integrity in the bankruptcy system. Apply now and take the first step towards a rewarding career in law.