Program Curriculum!

The Bankruptcy Certification Program at National Bankruptcy College covers the core fundamentals of consumer bankruptcy practice. Attorneys will benefit from an engaging learning experience taught by a professor with 24 years of real-world legal experience— and who practices bankruptcy law on a daily basis.

Moreover, the classroom exposure to cutting edge bankruptcy related software will give bankruptcy certification candidates a competitive edge in today’s job market, providing them with practical knowledge of the bankruptcy case preparation and prosecution process.

Article I: Profitability of Practicing Bankruptcy

Section 1: $3,500 per case
Section 2: $1,500 per case
Section 3: $8,500 monthly
Section 4: $100,000 yearly

Article II: Career

Section 1: Job
Section 2: Pride
Section 3: Respect
Section 4: Dignity
Section 5: Mentoring

Article III: Starting Your Own Practice

Section 1: Location
Section 2: Lease
Section 3: Secretary/paralegal
Section 4: Phones
Section 5: Internet
Section 6: Marketing
Section 7: "Senior Counsel"

Article IV: Technology

Section 1: Best Case software
Section 2: ECF website hosted by US Bankruptcy Court
Section 3: Client management software
Section 4: Attorney website
Section 5: CRM software

Article V: Client In-take

Section 1: Scheduling appointment
Section 2: CRM email
Section 3: In-office Data Sheet

ArticleVI: Bankruptcy Chapters

Section 1: Chapter 7
Section 2: Chapter 13
Section 3: Chapter 11
Section 4: Chapters 9, 12, 15

Article VII: Drafting Bankruptcy Schedule

Section 1: Schedule A
Section 2: Schedule B
Section 3: Schedule C
Section 4: Schedule D
Section 5: Schedule E
Section 6: Schedule F
Section 7: Schedule G
Section 8: Schedule H
Section 9: Schedule I
Section 10: Schedule J

Article VIII: Statements

Section 1: Statement of Financial Affairs
Section 2: Statement of Intention

Article IX: Chapter 13 Plan Drafting

Section 1: Statutory requirements
Section 2: Model Plan terms

Article X: Section 341 Meeting of Creditors

Section 1: Pre-341 preparation
Section 2: Pre-341 conference with client
Section 3: 341 meeting
Section 4: Note taking at 341
Section 5: Post 341 amendments

Article XI: Confirmation Hearings

Section 1: Pre-confirmation preparation
Section 2: Pre-341 conference with client
Section 3: 341 meeting
Section 4: Note taking at 341
Section 5: Post 341 amendments

Article XII: Chapter 13 Plan Drafting

Section 1: Statutory requirements
Section 2: Model Plan terms

Article XIII: Motion Practice–filed by Debtor’s Counsel

Section 1: Motion to Approve Fees/Fee Application
Section 2: Motion to extend the automatic stay
Section 3: Motion to confirm plan
Section 4: Motion to continue/reschedule 341 meeting of creditors
Section 5: Motion to vacate denial of confirmation
Section 6: Motion to vacate order lifting automatic stay
Section 7: Motion to vacate denial of fee application
Section 8: Motion to withdraw as counsel
Section 9: Motion to voluntarily dismiss case
Section 10: Motion to incur debt to purchase a vehicle
Section 11: Motion to approve a mortgage loan modification
Section 12: Motion to refinance a mortgage

Article XIV: Motion Practice—Filed by Trustee

Section 1: Motion to Dismiss because confirmation was denied
Section 2: Motion to Dismiss for plan payment default
Section 3: Motion to Dismiss for unreasonable delay
Section 4: Motion to Dismiss for failure to provide tax returns and/or pay advices
Section 5: Motion to Dismiss for failure to file tax returns
Section 6: Motion to Dismiss for failure to amended plan and/or schedules
Section 7: Motion to Dismiss for failure to attend Section 341 meeting of creditors
Section 8: Motion to Dismiss post confirmation because the plan is no longer feasible

Article XV: Motion Practice—Filed by Creditor’s Counsel

Section 1: Motion to Lift Automatic Stay—Mortgage lender

No pay post-petition mortgage payments

No pay taxes

No Pay insurance

Debtor is NOT a mortgagor

Section 2: Motion to Lift Automatic Stay—secured lender (vehicle, furniture, etc.)

Secured amount listed in plan is inaccurate

Interest rate provided in plan is insufficient

Fixed monthly plan payment is insufficient

Pre-confirmation adequate protection payment is insufficient

Section 3: Motion to Dismiss
Section 4: Motion to Determine Expiration of Automatic Stay

Article XVI: Creditor Objections to Plan Confirmation

Section 1: Mortgage lender: incorrect arrearage
Section 2: Mortgage lender: incorrect post-petition mortgage payment amount
Section 3: Mortgage lender: real estate taxes sold or arrearage
Section 4: Creditor not listed in Schedules or Plan
Section 5: Non-mortgagee secured creditor (vehicles, furniture, etc): incorrect amount and/or incorrect interest rate
Section 6: Unsecured creditor: incorrect claim amount
Section 7: Incorrect claim classification (secured, priority, unsecured)

Article XVII: Debtor’s Objections to Proofs of Claim Filed by Creditors

Section 1: Entity filed a claim but debtor does not owe money to the entity
Section 2: Debtor disputes claim amount owed by creditor
Section 3: Creditor fails to provide support for claim
Section 4: IRS dispute
Section 5: 20-day notice

Article XVIII: Pre-Filing Requirements

Section 1: Credit Counseling
Section 2: Taxes
Section 3: Pay Advices/Pay Stubs

Article XIX: Post-Filing Requirements

Section 1: Debtor Education Certificate
Section 2: Certification regarding Child Support

Article XX: Role Playing

Section 1: Client in-take
Section 2: Section 341 meeting of creditors
Section 3: Contested motions
Section 4: Confirmation hearings

Article XXI: Adversary Proceedings

Section 1: Summons & Complaint
Section 2: Discovery
Section 3: Pre-Trial Conference & Settlement
Section 4: Settlement
Section 5: Trial

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Bankruptcy Certification Program:

Program Curriculum!