What's better opportunity?
Currently a gs14 federal lawyer, also enrolled in bankruptcy LLM school night classes.
Interview invitation came from DOJ US trustees office bankruptcy trial attorney position, and, also a bk court term clerkship interview has been setup.

Assuming I get offers from both interviews, which would be a better one???

My goal is to land a big bankruptcy /restructuring law firm job in the future.
Appreciate your time.

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