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LGLA1343 - Bankruptcy

Catalog 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. Lecture Hrs = 3, Lab Hrs = 0

Prerequisite(s): Pre/Corequisite: LGLA 1307, ENGL 1301

Semester Credit Hours: 3
Lecture Hours per Week:
Contact Hours per Semester: 48
State Approval Code: 2201030000

Course Subject/Catalog Number: LGLA 1343
Course Title: Bankruptcy

Course Rationale:

Bankruptcy is an area of law practice in which an attorney may delegate a great deal of responsibility to a paralegal.

Learning Objectives:

Define and properly use the 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.  Understand legal terminology and concepts relating to bankruptcy law and procedure.

Specific Tasks Accomplished:

Upon completion of this course, the student will be able to accomplish the following tasks:

1. Define and properly use terminology related to bankruptcy law.
2. Locate, describe, and analyze sources of law relating to bankruptcy.
3. Describe the role and ethical obligations of the paralegal in bankruptcy law.
4. Draft documents commonly used in bankruptcy law.

Grading Policy:

Your grade will be determined from....

Textbook Requirement:

1. Textbook listed in bookstore
2. Law Dictionary is recommended

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