University of the Incarnate Word
Paralegal Specialization Bankruptcy Law
About This Course
Register now for both the Core Paralegal Certificate Course© and the Advanced Paralegal: Bankruptcy topic! Get specialized training on debtor-creditor relationships, voluntary and involuntary bankruptcy, Chapter 7 and Chapter 11, and other bankruptcy law matters. This course can be completed in 21 weeks (three 7 week sessions).
The Paralegal Certificate Course© is the cornerstone of CLS by Barbri programs. Paralegalism is one of the fastest growing careers in the country.
The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics projects the number of paralegals to increase 15% between 2016 and 2026, much faster than the national average for all occupations.
The national median earnings for paralegals is currently $50,940.00/Year and freelance paralegal professionals average significantly more across the board.
The Paralegal Certificate Course© is available in a variety of formats to suit your schedule and is offered through colleges and universities nationwide. Successful graduates will receive a professional certificate from the college or university of their choice.
California paralegals may need to complete Advanced Paralegal coursework to meet the requirements of California Business and Professional Code §6450. Please click here for more information.
New Mexico paralegals need to fulfill additional educational requirements to meet the requirements of Rule 20-115 NMRA. Please click here for more information.
Legal Research Requirement
WESTLAW online legal research access is required for CLS students taking the Paralegal Certificate Course© online and will be used during the second half of the course. Access is valid for a maximum of 7 weeks. WESTLAW online legal research access, available for only $89.00. Order Online
Objective
Upon completion of both courses, students will:
- Explain the elements of and differences between Chapter 7, 11, 12, & 13 bankruptcies
- Summarize the procedural rules governing bankruptcy law
- Demonstrate how to prepare bankruptcy documents, including petitions, the statement of financial affairs, schedules, and the order confirming plans
- Examine the provisions of Chapters 1, 3 & 5 of the Bankruptcy Code
- Discuss the ethical considerations of practicing bankruptcy law
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Online$1995
Course Schedule
Please call 1-800-522-7737 or email [email protected] for more information.
The Paralegal Specialization Bankruptcy Law is offered in the following formats:
Online$1995
The Paralegal Certificate Course: Bankruptcy Law specialization topic is offered in three seven-week online sessions. Students must successfully complete the Core Paralegal Requirements before they take the Bankruptcy Law specialization topic.
Online participants should expect to spend at least 8-12 hours per week reading and preparing assignments and tests. Participants who successfully complete the Paralegal Certificate Course: Bankruptcy Law specialization topic will earn up to 13.5 CEU’s and will receive a specialization certificate of completion from the college or university with which they have registered.
Required Course Textbooks
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Paralegal Career for Dummies, 2nd Edition - Scott A. Hatch, J.D., and Lisa Zimmer Hatch, M.A.
$20.00More Info
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Introduction to Paralegalism, 8th Edition Hardcover - William P. Statsky
This item is backordered$179.00More Info
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Paralegal Certificate Course© Workbook - Margaret J. Kirk
$49.00More Info
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Legal Document Preparation Manual for the Paralegal Certificate Course - CLS by BARBRI
$49.00More Info
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Federal Civil Rules Booklet
$25.00More Info
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Uniform System of Citation
$50.00More Info
Legal Research Requirement
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Westlaw Access
$89.00More Info
Recommended Course Textbooks
Westlaw Agreement: (Please read Westlaw agreement (link below) and check agree in order to add this item.)
In order to add Westlaw Access to your shopping cart, you must read the Westlaw agreement and check the "Yes I Agree" check box to the bottom indicating you agree. You must also select the school you are taking CLS courses through below.
Please Note: Westlaw access through CLS is only available to students currently enrolled in CLS courses.
You represent that you are either (a) a student currently enrolled in a CLS course or (b) an agent of the current student enrolled in a CLS course. You warrant that you will notify us immediately if your status changes.
If the Course Enrollment is financed through any third party, the Student is required as a condition of this agreement to agree to the following:
This online Westlaw access is for use by students currently enrolled in Center for Legal Studies courses and this access will expire at the end of the time listed below, regardless of the student’s completion status. The subscription will only be valid during the times outlined below. The Westlaw subscription is also limited to 60 hours per month and 600,000 downloads within the time that the subscription is valid.
Live Lecture Course Format: Paralegal Certificate Course
Live course format student’s access will expire on the first business day after the last day of class, regardless of when Westlaw is purchased.
Please Note: Access is required for the entire course duration.
Online Course Format: Paralegal Certificate Course
Online course format student’s access will expire on the seventh Saturday of the session for Paralegal 2, regardless of when Westlaw is purchased.
Please Note: Access is required for the second half of the 14 week online course only. If you wish to have access to Westlaw for the first half of the course, you will have to purchase two subscriptions at $89 each.
Online Courses: Online Courses (excluding Paralegal Certificate Course)
Online course format student’s access will expire on the seventh Saturday of the online session.
Please Note: Westlaw subscriptions will expire on the originally scheduled end date of your online course regardless of course completion status, or the date that you purchased Westlaw.
DVD or Text-Only Format
DVD or text-only course format student’s access will expire 60 days from the date of activation.
If the student drops the course at any time prior to the course end date, the Westlaw access will expire the same day that the student drops the course and the $89 will not be refunded. Westlaw access is non-refundable once the student has been sent the Westlaw access information. In the event that student exceeds the usage restrictions, student will need to purchase another subscription at the $89 subscription fee.
Westlaw access is solely for registered students to be used in completing a Center for Legal Studies course and students will not release password information to anyone.