LAWW 63704 — Legal Clinic: Bankruptcy
In this experiential course students are closely supervised in the preparation and filing of consumer Chapter 7 bankruptcy cases for individuals and spouses from intake interview through discharge. The skill set taught includes information and fact gathering during a series of taped interviews, ethically handling trust account monies, drafting and filing the bankruptcy petition using document assembly software, appearance before the U.S. Trustee at the First Meeting of Creditors, and negotiating with bankruptcy trustees, creditors and other interested parties. The basic course is for 4 credit hours, and the Advanced course is available for an additional 2 credit hours. The expected learning outcome is to have students gain competence in providing representation in Chapter 7 consumer bankruptcies. (Typically offered: Irregular)