Hiring Organization: United States Trustee Program (USTP)
Job Title: Law Student Volunteer, Fall 2025
Experience: Rising second or third year law students
Salary: Uncompensated student volunteer, academic credit and transit subsidies may be available
Location: United States
About the Organization:
The United States Trustee Program (USTP) is a litigating component of the Department of Justice (DOJ) with a mission to promote the integrity and efficiency of the bankruptcy system for the benefit of all stakeholders. With 21 regions and 89 field offices, the USTP has broad administrative, regulatory, and enforcement authorities in bankruptcy cases. The USTP is uniquely positioned to address national issues of fraud and abuse, while also handling local matters affecting the integrity of the bankruptcy system.
Job Description:
The Law Student Volunteer for Fall 2025 will have the opportunity to work as an intern in either the Office of the General Counsel (OGC) or one of the 89 field offices located throughout the country. OGC interns will assist attorneys with research and drafting of legal documents, while field office interns will assist with preparing for court appearances and monitoring bankruptcy hearings. Both positions offer valuable experience in bankruptcy, litigation, and administrative law.
Qualifications:
The ideal candidate for this position is a rising second or third year law student with excellent research and writing skills, attention to detail, and a commitment to fairness and integrity in the bankruptcy system. This is a great opportunity for students interested in bankruptcy, litigation, policy, and legislation.
Application Process:
Interested applicants should submit a cover letter, resume, current law school transcript, and a legal writing sample via email to . The application deadline is May 31, 2025, but positions may be filled prior to this date. Applicants must indicate their interest in either the Executive Office or a field office in the subject line of the email and within their cover letter.
Salary:
This is an uncompensated student volunteer position, but academic credit and transit subsidies may be available.
Experience:
This position is open to rising second or third year law students interested in gaining experience in bankruptcy, litigation, and administrative law.
Responsibilities:
- Conduct research and assist attorneys with legal documents and policies
- Prepare for court appearances and monitor bankruptcy hearings
- Participate in moot courts and observe Congressional hearings
- Draft and edit memoranda, USTP guidance and policy papers, court pleadings, and appellate briefs
- Monitor section 341 meetings between debtors and creditors
- Provide litigation support to attorneys
- Attend bankruptcy hearings and 341 meetings
Qualifications:
- Rising second or third year law student
- Excellent research and writing skills
- Attention to detail
- Desire to work as part of a small team of professionals
- Commitment to fairness and integrity in the bankruptcy system
- . Citizen
Application Process:
- Submit cover letter, resume, current law school transcript, and legal writing sample via email to
- Indicate interest in either the Executive Office or a field office in the subject line of email and within cover letter
- Application deadline is May 31, 2025
- Positions may be filled prior to deadline
Salary:
Uncompensated student volunteer, academic credit and transit subsidies may be available.
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