Advanced Bankruptcy Seminar
SLN #: 71294Course Prefix: LAW-791
Course Section: 006
Credit Hours: 2
Instructor(s): Coordes
Course Books: View List of Books
Course Description:
In this seminar, students will encounter a range of issues arising in bankruptcy law and practice. Topics will include a focus on particular industries (e.g., energy, healthcare, retail), timely topics such as addressing government fiscal and pension crises (including Puerto Rico’s fiscal crisis), and an examination of Supreme Court and Ninth Circuit bankruptcy jurisprudence. Other topics to be explored will be determined by student interest and current events.
There is no prerequisite for this seminar; however, a secured transactions or bankruptcy course is highly recommended.
Additional Information:
Credit Hours: 2
Grading Option: Letter Grade Only
Written Assignment: Yes
Graduation Writing Requirement: Yes*
Flexible/Upper-Level Writing Requirement: Yes*
Skills Requirement: No
Simulation Course: No
Note: Only one of the above listed requirements can be fulfilled with this course.
Experiential Learning: No
Seminar: No
Special Withdrawal Course: No
Limited Enrollment Number: 15
Final Exam Given: No
Mid Term Or Other Exam: No
Paper Or In-Class Presentation: Yes
Participation Points: Yes; worth 30% of grade
Attendance Policy: Per Statement Of Student Policies
* The law school has a policy that is used to calculate credit hours. Please see the Statement of Student Policies.