Official Course Description: MCCCD Approval: 01/10/89
LAS261 19896-20042	LEC	1 Credit(s)	1 Period(s)
Bankruptcy I
Overview of representing debtors, creditors, and trustees in Chapter 7 bankruptcies. Special emphasis on the role of the legal assistant in bankruptcy litigation. Prerequisites: Completion of Legal Assisting Degree or Certificate Program or permission of department chairperson or program director/coordinator.

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MCCCD Official Course Competencies:
LAS261   19896-20042	Bankruptcy I

1.	Describe the considerations in representing a debtor in a Chapter 7 bankruptcy. (I)
2.	Describe the considerations in representing a Chapter 7 trustee. (II)
3.	Describe the duties of a trustee's administrator. (III)
4.	Describe the considerations in representing a creditor in a Chapter 7 bankruptcy. (IV)
5.	Describe the steps a legal assistant should follow when working on a Chapter 7 bankruptcy. (V)

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MCCCD Official Course Outline:
LAS261   19896-20042	Bankruptcy I

I. Representing a Debtor A. Commencing a case B. Consumer bankruptcies C. Dismissal of case II. Representing a Trustee A. Collection of the estate B. Liquidation of the estate C. Objections to claims III. Trustee's Administrator A. Role of the administrator B. Possession and control of the estate C. Liquidation of estate property D. Closing the case IV. Representing a Creditor A. Involuntary cases B. Creditors' claims C. Discharge and dischargeability D. Automatic stays V. Bankruptcy Litigation A. Jurisdiction B. Types of proceedings C. Pleadings and procedures in adversary proceedings D. Pleadings and procedures in contested matters

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