Law Student - Government in Tyler, TX

Government

Tyler, TX

Law Student - Government in Tyler, TX

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Summary:

- Job title: Law Student Volunteer, Summer 2025
- Hiring organization: **MEMBERS ONLY**SIGN UP NOW***.
- Job ID: LAW STUDENT VOLUNTEER-SUMMER-2025
- Location: United States
- Application deadline: Tuesday, April 8, 2025
- Salary: Uncompensated student volunteer, academic credit and transit subsidies may be available
- Number of positions: Multiple, depending on geographic preference
- Travel: Not required
- Relocation expenses: Not available

About the Organization:

- The **MEMBERS ONLY**SIGN UP NOW***. is a litigating component of the Department of Justice (DOJ)
- Mission: To promote the integrity and efficiency of the bankruptcy system for the benefit of all stakeholders?debtors, creditors, and the public
- National program with 21 regions consisting of 89 field offices
- Broad administrative, regulatory, and enforcement authorities in bankruptcy cases
- Only participant in the bankruptcy process uniquely positioned to address multi-jurisdictional misconduct or other issues of national scope
- Website: . Trustee Program Department of Justice

Job Description:

Office of the General Counsel Interns:

- Responsible for coordinating, directing, and developing legal policies, procedures, and litigating positions for the USTP in enforcing the Bankruptcy Code
- Handles responsibilities through four legal practice groups: Appellate, Chapter 11, Consumer, and General and Administrative
- Interns will conduct research and assist attorneys in each practice group area
- Tasks may include: drafting and editing memoranda, USTP guidance and policy papers, court pleadings, and appellate briefs
- May also participate in moot courts, work on Ethics, Freedom of Information Act, Privacy Act, Administrative Procedures Act matters, observe Congressional hearings, and prepare summaries for senior leadership
- Interns must be available to work in-person at the Executive Office for . Trustees (EOUST) in Washington, DC
- Internship may be available for academic credit

Field Office Interns:

- Assist attorneys in preparing for bankruptcy court appearances
- Develop bankruptcy fraud referrals and attorney misconduct cases
- 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
- May provide litigation support to attorneys, attend bankruptcy hearings, and 341 meetings
- Internships may be available for academic credit, determined by individual field office

Qualifications:

- Rising second or rising third year law students
- Excellent research and writing skills
- Attention to detail
- Desire to work as part of a small team of professionals
- Committed to fairness and integrity in the administration of the bankruptcy system
- Background and interest in bankruptcy, litigation, administrative law, policy, and legislation
- Must be a . Citizen

Application Process:

- Submit cover letter, resume, current law school transcript, and legal writing sample (no more than 10 pages) via email to ****
- All documents should be in one PDF
- Indicate interest in employment with Office of the General Counsel or any field office in subject line of email and cover letter
- Can designate more than one office
- USTP field office locator available at . Trustee Regions and Offices UST Department of Justice
- Application period for Summer 2025 session ends on April 8, 2025
- Applications will be reviewed as they are received and positions may be filled prior to final deadline
- Important: Applicants who submitted their application prior to January 20th will still be considered and do not need to reapply.