Hiring Organization United States Trustee Program (USTP) Hiring Office EXECUTIVE OFFICE FOR U.S. TRUSTEES AND USTP FIELD OFFICES Job ID LAW STUDENT VOLUNTEER-SPRING-2026 Location: Multiple Locations Application Deadline: Sunday, August 31, 2025 About the Office The United States Trustee Program (USTP) is a litigating component of the Department of Justice (DOJ) whose mission is to promote the integrity and efficiency of the bankruptcy system for the benefit of all stakeholders―debtors, creditors, and the public. As a national program with 21 regions consisting of 89 field offices, the USTP has broad administrative, regulatory, and enforcement authorities in bankruptcy cases, including chapter 7 and 13 consumer cases and complex chapter 11 corporate reorganizations. The USTP is the only participant in the bankruptcy process uniquely positioned to address multi-jurisdictional misconduct or other issues of national scope that give rise to systemic fraud and abuse, while also effectively combatting local matters affecting the integrity of the bankruptcy system. We invite you to visit the USTP's Web site at U.S. Trustee Program | Department of Justice. Job Description Office of the General Counsel Interns: 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. Interns must be available to work in-person at the Executive Office for U.S. Trustees (EOUST), the headquarters of the USTP in Washington, DC. An internship with OGC may be available for academic credit. Field Office Interns: There are 89 field offices located throughout the country. 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, reviewing documents in chapter 7, 11, and 13 cases, assisting with drafting and filing of motions and objections as appropriate, and monitoring section 341 meetings between debtors and creditors. Field Office interns may 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. Qualifications Successful candidates will be rising second or rising 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 10 to 16 hours per week for at least 10 weeks, from September to December. However, specific hours will be determined by each office, and some flexibility is available. Applicants must be U.S. Citizens. Application Process Applicants should submit a cover letter, resume, current law school transcript and legal writing sample (no more than 10 pages) via email to [email protected] . All documents should be in one PDF . Applicants must indicate their interest in being considered for employment among the listed Executive Office or any field office, in the subject line of the email and within their cover letter. Applicants may designate more than one office. The USTP field office locator is available at U.S. Trustee Regions and Offices | UST | Department of Justice. The application period for the Spring 2026 session ends on August 31, 2025 . 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.

Hiring Organization United States Trustee Program (USTP) Hiring Office EXECUTIVE OFFICE FOR U.S. TRUSTEES AND USTP FIELD OFFICES Job ID LAW STUDENT VOLUNTEER-SPRING-2026 Location: Multiple Locations Application Deadline: Sunday, August 31, 2025 About the Office The United States Trustee Program (USTP) is a litigating component of the Department of Justice (DOJ) whose mission is to promote the integrity and efficiency of the bankruptcy system for the benefit of all stakeholders―debtors, creditors, and the public. As a national program with 21 regions consisting of 89 field offices, the USTP has broad administrative, regulatory, and enforcement authorities in bankruptcy cases, including chapter 7 and 13 consumer cases and complex chapter 11 corporate reorganizations. The USTP is the only participant in the bankruptcy process uniquely positioned to address multi-jurisdictional misconduct or other issues of national scope that give rise to systemic fraud and abuse, while also effectively combatting local matters affecting the integrity of the bankruptcy system. We invite you to visit the USTP's Web site at U.S. Trustee Program | Department of Justice. Job Description Office of the General Counsel Interns: 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. Interns must be available to work in-person at the Executive Office for U.S. Trustees (EOUST), the headquarters of the USTP in Washington, DC. An internship with OGC may be available for academic credit. Field Office Interns: There are 89 field offices located throughout the country. 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, reviewing documents in chapter 7, 11, and 13 cases, assisting with drafting and filing of motions and objections as appropriate, and monitoring section 341 meetings between debtors and creditors. Field Office interns may 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. Qualifications Successful candidates will be rising second or rising 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 10 to 16 hours per week for at least 10 weeks, from September to December. However, specific hours will be determined by each office, and some flexibility is available. Applicants must be U.S. Citizens. Application Process Applicants should submit a cover letter, resume, 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 must indicate their interest in being considered for employment among the listed Executive Office or any field office, in the subject line of the email and within their cover letter. Applicants may designate more than one office. The USTP field office locator is available at U.S. Trustee Regions and Offices | UST | Department of Justice. The application period for the Spring 2026 session ends on August 31, 2025 . 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.