The two areas of study for this topic-specific Specialist Program are Bankruptcy Law and Accounting and Tax Law for Paralegals. A required elective further sharpens your understanding of Bankruptcy Law.
Bankruptcy Law
Areas of law that are either “procedure-heavy” or “document-intensive” tend to be great areas of growth and opportunity for paralegals, and bankruptcy encompasses both. Paralegals play a critical role in bankruptcy by allowing law firms to efficiently handle more clients and provide better client service.
Learn how to be involved in almost every aspect of a lawyer’s representation, including the initial interview, client communication, document preparation, filing, assisting at the meeting of creditors, researching the Rules and the Code and assisting the attorney in cases involving ancillary litigation. Few areas of law are as all-encompassing for paralegals, making this a great career opportunity.
Accounting and Tax Law for Paralegals
Gain an understanding of fundamental accounting concepts, techniques and standard practices in the business world as well as those unique to law firms. Learn about financial reporting periods, basic business organizational principles, tax terminology and commonly encountered documents. You will also learn to use common federal income tax forms, and develop accounting skills related to small business management.
Elective
Once you have begun this program, you will work with your instructor to determine which elective course fits best with your particular area of interest. You will choose one of the following electives: E-Discovery, Legal Ethics, Laws of Evidence, Advanced Legal Research or Constitutional Law.