PLG 243 - Bankruptcy Law

Institution:

Delaware County Community College

Subject:

Paralegal

Description:

This specialized paralegal course focuses on what the paralegal needs to know about bankruptcy. Emphasis is on the preparation of the various forms required in the processing of the different types of bankruptcy cases. Emphasis is also on learning the terminology applicable and unique to bankruptcy law. Upon successful completion of this course, students should be able to: Identify the terminology applied to bankruptcy law and practice; Investigate and prepare bankruptcy petitions and schedules; Describe and prepare forms necessary to process a bankruptcy case; Identify and describe in detail the ordinary steps in the process of filing and administering a bankruptcy case; Identify the different types of bankruptcy proceedings and the forms necessary for filing each type; Distinguish between personal bankruptcy and corporate bankruptcy; Describe the effects of a bankruptcy filing on an individual and on a corporation; Identify the exemptions which may be claimed in a bankruptcy; Contrast the differences between a bankruptcy and a reorganization plan and be able to process them accordingly; Find, analyze and follow the local bankruptcy court rules; Discuss relevant ethical issues; Apply relevant modern technologies.

Credits:

3.00

Credit Hours:

Prerequisites:

(ENG 050 and REA 050) or ENG 099* or REA 075 or Appropriate Placement Test Scores (*Course(s) May Be Taken Concurrently)

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Additional Information:

Historical Version(s):

Institution Website:

www.dccc.edu

Phone Number:

(610) 359-5000

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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