PLS 271 - Bankruptcy Law

Institution:

Community College of Philadelphia

Subject:

Paralegal Studies

Description:

This course examines the legal concepts relating to creditor and debtor rights under Title 11 of the United States Code, commonly referred to as the Bankruptcy Code. Students will learn about the various chapters of the Bankruptcy Code and its major sections, specifically focusing on consumer bankruptcy cases and the analysis of client interviews. Students will develop skills necessary to prepare a bankruptcy petition and its accompanying schedules and statements as well as other documents and motions commonly filed with the court in bankruptcy practice.

Credits:

3.00

Credit Hours:

Prerequisites:

PLS 121

Corequisites:

Exclusions:

Level:

Instructional Type:

Lecture

Notes:

3-0-3

Additional Information:

Historical Version(s):

09/05/1995 - 08/31/2007 

Institution Website:

www.ccp.edu

Phone Number:

(215) 751-8000

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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