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"COURSES" & "SEMINARS"

What is the difference between an Academy seminar and a course?

A seminar is a program which is not followed by a test or official certification. This is a stand-alone seminar ideal for a professional simply wishing to "brush up" on, or enhance his or her knowledge in selected topics.

A course is part of a sequence of topics and is followed by a written test; successfull completion of all courses in the sequence leads to Certification or the LLM degree.There is an added premium to the enrollment fees for courses.

COURSES, SEMINARS & PROGRAMS

Our exciting professional learning offerings

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The Academy offers three formats described on this page:

1. Individual consumer bankruptcy law seminars
2. The 30-hour
Certification program courses
3. The 40-hour
LLM degree program courses

Currently most of the seminars and courses are offered online only. Several are also presented at live-attendance seminars in major cities.

The student individual web page

Each enrollee in a certification or LLM program is assigned a password-protected private web page showing his or her status and progress through the program, enrollee's class notes, answers to student-posed questions, a student forum, program news and announcements, a feed-back report for the student to critique the program, a list of 1-hour video modules by subject for easy access to commence viewing and take the test for that topic , and other important individualized information.

How the one-hour video session works

Each 1-hour module or session is viewed online with a state-of-the-art interactive on-demand streaming video.

The session may be viewed at any time at the enrollee's convenience. When the title is selected the option to pay for the session now, or enter the password for prepaid enrollment appears. When the enrollee's password is entered the video commences. The title may be selected for viewing on this page by clicking on the course title below, or on the enrollee's individual assigned web page described above.

As the video is viewed the viewer may stop it at any time to make notes (online), click on key terms or bullet points for enlarged explanation of the subject, view the page from the textbook that discusses the point, pose questions, and click to proceed with viewing. At any time the viewer may freeze the session and resume viewing at a later time.

At the conclusion of the module an interactive test is given which, if passed, results in immediate creditation or credit-approval toward certification. Other end-of-view options include review of online notes, review portions of the video, retake the test if failed, or opt out for later testing.

The results of any test passed or module viewed will automatically appear on the enrollee's private page.

Tuition payment options

The Academy offers 3 tuition payment options; pay per view of an individual module; pay for the entire certification or LLM course in one payment with subtantial discount; or pay on a monthly automatic billing plan with a significant discount. For tuition details click on the "TUITION" button at top of this screen.

Other details:

Enrollment may be done online with American Express, VISA, Mastercard or phone 925-829-6460.
Enrollment options include on-site attendance or remote viewing online.
Reduced "Preferred" group tuition is available. Click on the TUITION button for details.
You do not have to be a member of the Academy to enroll in any Academy seminar or course.
Any 1-hour module may be taken individually as an online seminar.

FOR INFORMATION ON A COURSE OR SEMINAR OR TO ENROLL ONLINE CLICK ON TOPIC TITLE BELOW
FOR INFORMATION ON TUITION OPTIONS CLICK "TUITION" BUTTON AT TOP

ABOVE: Bankruptcy and tax professionals discuss tax discharge issues - Bankruptcy Academy, Las Vegas, 2001

ENJOY LIVE ATTENDANCE ENROLLMENT

We welcome your personal attendance as an enrollee of the Academy. Live attendance includes classroom-style conference room setup, with audio-visual and written materials. Enjoy a continental breakfast each morning in the conference room.

CAN'T ATTEND IN PERSON? VIEW ON-DEMAND WEBCAST

The courses are broadcast live webcast to your office computer for remote viewing at your convience. Bring your own breakfast.

Advantages of webcast attendance include convenience of not having to travel long distances, lower tuition fees, and your selection of convenient time.

For further information select your courses listed above.

For additional questions e-mail us at:

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WHAT THEY SAY ABOUT THE ACADEMY

Consumer bankruptcy lawyers all know Morgan King and his Bankruptcy Academy. For years, Morgan has honed his knowledge of discharging taxes in bankruptcy - and his studies have paid off. Morgan's not only one of the smartest tax/bankruptcy guys out there, but he's an incredible teacher. If you've heard him speak at the NACBA conferences you already know what I'm talking about.

Bankruptcy attorney Jay Fleischman, Brooklyn, NY

This is a must program! In fact, it was so good I'm seeing it again!

Bankruptcy attorney Antonio Villeda, McAllen,Texas

Both Amy and I thoroughly enjoyed your seminar.  It's the only one I've found that actually allows me to learn something in my chosen field.

Bankruptcy attorneys N. D., Deininger & Wingfield, P.A., Little Rock, Arkansas

I thought I knew the subject. But when I took the Academy I realized how superficial my understanding had been. I left with a new confidence and a new competence I could not have gotten anywhere else.

Bankruptcy attorney Marlow Preston, Austin, Texas

I appreciate the invaluable information you have given other attorneys. As a small (2 person office) it is very difficult to venture outside your comfort zone of area of practice. I cannot thank you enough.

Bankruptcy attorney Bob Ellis, Columbus Ohio

It was great! I took both factual information and a real sense of confidence from the week. If you plan any seminars regarding other topics, I will be there.

Bankruptcy attorney Brian Zeiden, Los Angeles, California

This course is a MUST for consumer bankruptcy practitioners. Morgan and his expert speakers and the materials presented, provide excellent guidance and hands-on practical tips and advice that are immediately useful.

Ellen Stone, Managing Attorney, Law Offices of John Ventura, Brownsville, Texas

I heard your presentation at NACBA in New Orleans and realize how much I have to learn. Hope you will be doing one of your three-day seminars on taxes soon.

Bankruptcy attorney Frederick Clement, Redding, CA.

I have not seen anyone that provides more information and expertise than you. I am always very impressed with the extent of work, energy and expertise you bring to your seminars.

Bankruptcy attorney Marguerite Kirk, Bedford, TX

. . . the course was excellent and would take it again and bring my associate.  Of course we would prefer to have it in the East, but I did enjoy San Francisco and the restaurant that you recommended.

Bankruptcy attorney Donald G. Koch, New York, NY.

I really enjoyed the program. I learned some new things and it reinforced what I had already learned from your web-site. One thing I'm excited about is that it opened up a prospective market for me that I had not yet recognized. I plan to market my services as a consultant to tax and bankruptcy attorneys in my state. Reading transcripts can be quite complicated for the inexperienced and preparing delinquent returns may sometimes be needed. With your book as a reference I will feel comfortable and conversant when speaking to other professionals.

Thanks for doing what you do. There's a tremendous need for it. I know of several atty's in my area who don't know (enough) about tax discharge. More EA's who practice representation need this knowledge as well. Our clients aren't effectively served if we don't present all their options....and know a bad attorney when we see one.

Enrolled Agent Lisa Sexton, Carlsbad NM

I just wanted to let you know that I thought your BK academy was terrific and very informative.

Bankruptcy attorney Martin A. Berger, Hilo, HI

I love your programs. Thanks for supporting the Debtors' bar over the years.

Bankruptcy attorney Steve Berken, Denver, CO

I've enjoyed being in your seminars in the past and have used the valuable knowledge you've imparted from them both in my everyday work and in the books I've contributed ...

Allan Rosenthal, paralegal, San Francisco CA
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INDIVIDUAL TOPIC SEMINARS

Many of the modules that make up the Certification and LLM degree programs are presented as stand-alone seminars at major cities around the U.S., as well as online programs.

Most famous among these is Morgan King's Discharging Taxes in Consumer Bankruptcy Cases.

TOPIC TITLES
TOPIC #
LENGTH
INSTRUCTORS
IF AVAILABLE

FUNDAMENTALS OF CONSUMER BANKRUPTCY LAW & PRACTICE

1001

30 hours

THE LAW OF CHAPTER 7

1001-C 1-6

6 hours

THE LAW OF CHAPTER 13

1001-D 1-6

6 hours

DISCHARGING TAXES

1001-E 1-2

12 hours

MOTIONS & ADVERSARY PRACTICE

1001-F 1-2

2 hours

FEES & ETHICS

1001-G

1 hour

CLIENT INTERVIEW & DUE DILIGENCE

1001-H

1 hour

PREPARING PETITITION - SCHEDULES

1001-I 1-2

2 hours

SOFTWARE & TECHNOLOGY

1001-J

1 hour

LEGAL RESEARCH

1001-K

1 hour

GROWING & MANAGING A PRACTICE

1001-L 1-6

6 hours

TOTAL HOURS

30 hours

 

THE CERTIFICATION COURSES

THE FULL CONSUMER BANKRUPTCY CERTIFICATION PROGRAM

The full Certification program is a 30-hour sequence of courses beginning with fundamental concepts, through the law and procedure of consumer bankruptcy, and capping off with the marketing and management of a consumer bankruptcy practice. The title of this program is "The Fundamentals of Consumer Bankruptcy Law & Practice."

The program consists of 30 individual one-hour online courses or "modules," which may be taken online or a 6-day on-site attendance course.

For tuition options click on the "TUITION" button at top of this page.

THE FUNDAMENTALS OF CONSUMER BANKRUPTCY LAW & PRACTICE


THE ONLINE CERTIFICATION COURSES

Each 1-hour module is available online on an "on-demand" basis; the enrollee may view and complete the module at a time of his/her convenience. The individual 1-hour modules may be taken one at a time, on a pick-and-choose basis; however, to obtain official Academy certification all 30 modules must be completed in sequence.

[For the live on-site attendance course scroll down.]

Upon enrolling the student is issued a password to access his or her private web page for administration of the course. Each module may be selected and viewed from that page.
Modules that have been prepared and are available are checked

TOPIC TITLES
TOPIC #
LENGTH
INSTRUCTORS
IF AVAILABLE

HISTORY | POLICY | U.S. LAW

1001-A

1 hour

PROCESS | PARTIES | ELEMENTS

1001-B

1 hour

THE LAW OF CHAPTER 7

1001-C 1-6

6 hours

THE LAW OF CHAPTER 13

1001-D 1-6

6 hours

DISCHARGING TAXES

1001-E 1-2

2 hours

MOTIONS & ADVERSARY PRACTICE

1001-F 1-2

2 hours

FEES & ETHICS

1001-G

1 hour

CLIENT INTERVIEW & DUE DILIGENCE

1001-H

1 hour

PREPARING PETITITION - SCHEDULES

1001-I 1-2

2 hours

SOFTWARE & TECHNOLOGY

1001-J

1 hour

LEGAL RESEARCH

1001-K

1 hour

GROWING & MANAGING A PRACTICE

1001-L 1-6

6 hours

TOTAL HOURS

30 hours

 


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THE LIVE-ATTENDANCE ON-SITE COURSES FOR CERTIFICATION

The entire 30-hour block of modules leading to Academy certification is presented in several major cities around the country. The program is a 6-day course, with 5 days of content and a 1-day break in the middle.

The tuition for on-site courses is greater than the online programs to accomodate greater expenses in hotel and catering fees. For tuition options click on the "TUITION" button at top of this page.

Some of the module topics are available as 1 or 2-day seminars, listed below.

CALENDARED
CLICK ON TITLE TO ENROLL
OR FOR INFORMATION
HOURS
DATES & LOCATIONS

FOR FULL CERTIFICATION ENROLL IN
FUNDAMENTALS OF CONSUMER BANKRUPTCY LAW & PRACTICE
5 DAYS
(ttl 30 HRS)
TBA

DISCHARGING TAXES UNDER THE
BANKRUPTCY REFORM ACT OF 2005
2 DAYS
(ttl 12 hrs)
TBA

CONSUMER BANKRUPTCY
CASE & OFFICE MANAGEMENT

TBA

MARKETING & BUILDING
A CONSUMER BANKRUPTCY
PRACTICE

TBA

FEES & ETHICS IN
CONSUMER BANKRUPTCY CASES

TBA

MAX GARDNER'S BANKRUPTCY BOOTCAMPS

Lizmere Farm - Casar
North Carolina

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THE LLM MASTER'S DEGREE COURSES

THE LLM MASTER DEGREE PROGRAM IN CONSUMER BANKRUPTCY LAW

This program consists of 40 hours organized by 1-hour modules.

TOPIC TITLES
TOPIC #
LENGTH
INSTRUCTORS
IF AVAILABLE

ADVANCED MOTIONS PRACTICE

1002-A

1 hour

ADVANCED ADVERSARY PRACTICE

1002-B

1 hour

TRUSTEE'S POWERS & DUTIES

1002-C

6 hours

LIEN AVOIDANCE

1002-D

6 hours

MORTGAGE MODIFICATION

1002-E

2 hours

THE MEANS TEST

1002-F

2 hours

CHAPTER 13 PLANS

1002-G

1 hour

CORPORATE CHAPTER 7

1002-H

1 hour

INDIVIDUAL CHAPTER 11

1002-I

2 hours

MARKETING LEGAL SERVICES

1002-J

1 hour

MANAGING THE LARGER OFFICE

1002-K

1 hour

LAW PARTNERSHIPS & ASSOCIATIONS

1002-L

6 hours

LEGISLATIVE POLICY & ACTION

STAFF TRAINING

SECURED INTERESTS

HUMAN RESOURCES

CLIENT MANAGEMENT

MARITAL ISSUES IN BANKRUPTCY

OFFICE TECHNOLOGY

FAIR DEBT COLLECTION ACT

CREDIT REPORTING ACT

CREDIT & FINANCIAL COUNSELING

APPEALS PRACTICE

THE ROLE OF THE ATTORNEY

LEGAL RESEARCH & WRITING

THE U.S. BANKRUPTCY CODE

 

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