Current Opportunities
Student applications will be accepted from Wednesday, Feb. 20 through Feb. 27. All applications must be hand-delivered to the Externship Office and received by 5 p.m. on Wednesday, Feb. 27.
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Available externships
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Active Externships in practice area: Bankruptcy Law
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Judge Wendy L. Hagenau, U.S. Bankruptcy Court, Northern District of Georgia   | Bankruptcy Law, Judicial | Semester requirement: 1 SITE DESCRIPTION Federal courts have exclusive jurisdiction over bankruptcy cases, which are handled by the Bankruptcy Court. Bankruptcy judges serve as judicial officers of the bankruptcy court for their respective districts. The U.S. court of appeals for each circuit appoints bankruptcy judges to renewable fourteen-year terms. Externs will work with Judge Hagenau and her law clerk. Activities include research and writing memoranda, drafting orders and opinions, and attending hearings and trials. STUDENT QUALIFICATIONS Prerequisites:
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| U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) | Bankruptcy Law, Securities Law | Semester requirement: 1 SITE DESCRIPTION Students work in the Atlanta District Office of the United States Securities and Exchange Commission. Students will be assigned to work with the Enforcement branches or the Litigation unit. Responsibilities may include participating in the investigations, drafting pleadings, assisting in trial preparation for administrative and judicial proceedings, conducting legal research and writing, and performing other tasks as needed. In addition, one student will be assigned to work on bankruptcy matters in the Office of Reorganization. Responsibilities may include reviewing and analyzing public company disclosure statements, drafting comment letters on disclosure statements, and researching and drafting memorandum of law. STUDENT QUALIFICATIONS Preferences: None ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS
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| U.S. Trustee | Bankruptcy Law | Semester requirement: 1 SITE DESCRIPTION The United States Trustee Program is a component of the Department of Justice responsible for overseeing the administration of bankruptcy cases and private trustees pursuant to 28 U.S.C. 586 and 11 U.S.C. 101, et seq. The Program consists of an Executive Office for United States Trustees in Washington, D.C., as well as 21 regional U.S. Trustee Offices nationwide. The United States Trustee Program acts in the public interest to promote the efficiency and to protect and preserve the integrity of the bankruptcy system. It works to secure the just, speedy, and economical resolution of bankruptcy cases; monitors the conduct of parties and takes action to ensure compliance with applicable laws and procedures; identifies and investigates bankruptcy fraud and abuse; and oversees administrative functions in bankruptcy cases. Students will work at the Office of the United States Trustee. Students will be provided with the opportunity to develop practical lawyering skills by participating in a broad range of activities. Interns review and evaluate case files, analyze and comment on legal documents and financial reports, prepare pleadings, conduct investigations, explore ethical issues, perform legal research, and attend meetings and hearings. Our goal is to provide students with a solid understanding of the role and function of the United States Trustee. STUDENT QUALIFICATIONS Preferences: None ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS Security clearance is required. |
