Law Student Volunteer, Summer 2027

Closing Date: 31st January, 2027

Description:

Job Description:
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 Law.

OGC interns will conduct research and assist attorneys in each practice group area on a wide variety of matters. Interns may draft and edit memoranda, USTP guidance and policy papers, court pleadings, and appellate briefs. Interns may also participate in moot courts to prepare attorneys for oral argument, work on Ethics, Freedom of Information Act, Privacy Act, and Administrative Procedures Act matters, observe Congressional hearings, and prepare briefings for senior leadership. An internship with OGC may be available for academic credit.

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 30-40 hours per week for at least 10 weeks, from June - August. However, specific hours will be determined by the office, and some flexibility is available. OGC interns must be available to work in-person in the Washington, DC office.

Applicants must be U.S. Citizens.

Application Process:
Applicants should submit a cover letter, resume (not to exceed two pages), current law school transcript and legal writing sample (no more than 10 pages) via email to ustp.internships@usdoj.gov. All documents should be in one PDF.

Applicants should indicate their interest in a position within the Office of the General Counsel in both the email subject line and the cover letter.

The application period for the Summer session ends on Sunday, January 31, 2027. Applications will be reviewed as they are received, and positions may be filled prior to the final deadline.

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

Travel:

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