LAW70410 - Bankruptcy Law

(1 unit)

Bankruptcy Law is designed as an introductory survey of bankruptcy law, providing basic instruction for future bankruptcy practitioners as well as those students desiring essential practical knowledge of bankruptcy and the implications relevant to other areas of law practice. The Bankruptcy course studies the federal bankruptcy system as applied to individuals, families, small businesses and large corporations. The relationships between debtors and various types of creditors will be covered. Consumer bankruptcy and business bankruptcy filings will be discussed. Bankruptcy law governs the obligations and rights of debtors and creditors. Bankruptcy law combines transactional work and litigation. The necessary skills for attorneys to practice in this area will be discussed.