Bankruptcy Syllabus for 2013-2014
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Course

LGLA-1343-001 Bankruptcy

Prerequisites

LGLA 1307 or Department Chair consent

Course Description

This course presents fundamental concepts of bankruptcy law and procedure with emphasis on the paralegal’s role. Topics include individual and business liquidation and reorganization.

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Hours

(3 sem hrs; 3 lec)

Class Type

On Campus Course

Syllabus Information

Textbooks

Basic Bankruptcy Law for Paralegals, 8th Edition, David L. Buchbinder, Aspen Publishers
ISBN# 0735569746

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Student Performance

\ The student will define and properly use terminology related to bankruptcy law; locate describe, and analyze sources of law relating to bankruptcy; describe the role and ethical obligations of the paralegal in bankruptcy law; and draft documents commonly used in bankruptcy law.

\ After studying the material presented in this course of study, the student will be able to do the following as evaluated by the faculty in the Paralegal Studies program:

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1. \ Demonstrate knowledge of evolution of bankruptcy law and sources for research. (SCANS* Information, Resources, Technology)
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2. \ Understand, discuss, and identify the basic composition of bankruptcy court, its personnel, the client interview, and the client’s bankruptcy and nonbankruptcy options. (SCANS* Information, Interpersonal, Basic Skills)
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3. \ Demonstrate knowledge and procedures for selecting the appropriate bankruptcy filing. (SCANS* Resources, Information, Systems)
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4. \ Discuss procedures for filing a Chapter 7 Petition. (SCANS* Systems, Resources)
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5. \ Demonstrate basic knowledge related to the bankruptcy estate, exemptions, and the automatic stay. (SCANS* Basic Skills, Systems, Resources)
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6. \ Understand and demonstrate knowledge related to the appointment of an interim trustee, creditors’ meetings, proofs of claims, contested matters and adversary proceedings, and objections to exemptions. (SCANS* Information, Systems, Interpersonal)
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7. \ Identify and complete elementary tasks to demonstrate knowledge of proper procedures for completing and filing bankruptcy petition, schedules, and statement of financial affairs, reaffirmation agreements, discharge, distribution of the property of the estate, and closing the case. (SCANS* Resources, Systems)
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8. \ Gain experience in and understanding of the Chapter 13 bankruptcy (Adjustment of Debts of an Individual with Regular Income), the Chapter 12 bankruptcy (Adjustment of Debts of a Family Farmer with Regular Annual Income), the voluntary Chapter 11 bankruptcy, and the involuntary bankruptcy. (SCANS*Resources, Information, Systems, Technology).
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  + Final Examination       ________   divided by 4 = Final Course Grade

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