Closing Date: 21st September, 2026

Description:

Job Description:
Office of the General Counsel
The Office of the General Counsel (OGC) is responsible for coordinating, directing, and developing legal policies, procedures, and litigating positions for the USTP in enforcing the Bankruptcy Code. OGC handles its responsibilities through four legal practice groups, each with a specialized focus: Appellate, Chapter 11, Consumer, and General and Administrative. OGC interns will conduct research and assist attorneys in each practice group area on a wide variety of matters. Interns may be drafting and editing memoranda, USTP guidance and policy papers, court pleadings, and appellate briefs. Interns may also be participating in moot courts to prepare attorneys for trial, working on Ethics, Freedom of Information Act, Privacy Act, Administrative Procedures Act matters, observing Congressional hearings, and preparing summaries for senior leadership. An internship with OGC may be available for academic credit. OGC interns must be available to work in-person in the Washington, DC office.

Qualifications:
Successful candidates will be second- and third-year law students who possess excellent research and writing skills, show attention to detail, have a desire to work as part of a small team of professionals, and are committed to fairness and integrity in the administration of the bankruptcy system. This is an excellent opportunity for students with a background and interest in bankruptcy, litigation, administrative law, policy, and legislation.

Interns must generally commit to 16 hours per week for at least 10 weeks, from January to May. However, specific hours will be determined by the office, and some flexibility is available. Interns must be available to work in-person in the assigned office location.

Applicants must be U.S. Citizens.

Salary:
Uncompensated student volunteer. Academic credit and transit subsidies may be available, as specified above.

Number of Positions
Multiple

Travel:

Travel is not required.

Relocation Expenses
Relocation expenses are not available.