Law Student Volunteer, Summer 2026

Job Title Law Student Volunteer, Summer 2026 Job Responsibilities Executive Office for U.S. Trustees (EOUST) Interns: - Work within the Office of the General Counsel, which is responsible for coordinating, directing, and developing legal policies, procedures, and litigating positions for the USTP in enforcing the Bankruptcy Code. - Conduct research and assist attorneys in each practice group area on a wide variety of matters, including drafting and editing 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, Administrative Procedures Act matters. - Observe Congressional hearings and prepare summaries for senior leadership. - Internships may be available for academic credit. Field Office Interns: - Assist attorneys in preparing for bankruptcy court appearances, developing bankruptcy fraud referrals, attorney misconduct, screening 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 as appropriate, and monitor section 341 meetings between debtors and creditors. - Provide litigation support to attorneys, attend bankruptcy hearings, and 341 meetings. - Internships may be available for academic credit, as determined by the individual field office. Education and Experience Information - Successful candidates will be rising second- and third-year law students. - Candidates must possess excellent research and writing skills, show attention to detail, have a desire to work as part of a small team of professionals, and be committed to fairness and integrity in the administration of the bankruptcy system. - This opportunity is excellent for students with a background and interest in bankruptcy, litigation, administrative law, policy, and legislation. - Interns must generally commit to 20-to-40 hours per week for at least 10 weeks, from June - August. Specific hours will be determined by each office, and some flexibility is available. - Applicants must be U.S. Citizens. Salary Information - Uncompensated student volunteer. - Academic credit and transit subsidies may be available, as specified above. Application Process - Applicants should submit a cover letter, resume (not to exceed two pages), current law school transcript, and a legal writing sample (no more than 10 pages) via email. - All documents should be in one PDF. - Applicants must indicate their interest in being considered for employment among the listed Executive Offices or any field office, in the subject line of the email and within their cover letter. - Applicants may designate more than one office. - The application period for the Summer 2026 session ends on January 31, 2026. Applications will be reviewed as they are received, and positions may be filled prior to the final deadline. Number of Positions - Multiple, depending on geographic preference. Travel - Travel is not required. Relocation Expenses - Relocation expenses are not available. Additional Information Submit cover letter, resume, law school transcript, and writing sample via email