Discharging Student Loan Debt In Bankruptcy (Update)

As the student debt crisis grows, more bankruptcy filers are seeking discharge of their student loan debt. Be prepared to assist clients burdened by student loan debt get the fresh start they deserve. This course, presented by Natalie Jean-Baptiste with The Legal Aid Society, will explore the treatment of student loans in bankruptcy including determining client's eligibility for discharge. This program will guide you through the process of litigating student loans in bankruptcy court from case evaluation and intake to trial and discuss the new DOJ policy on the discharge of federal student loans. 

Learning Objectives:

1. Analyze how student loan debt is treated in bankruptcy

2. Break down the process of filing the adversary proceeding and pleading requirements

3. Navigate the discovery process

4. Examine how to prove undue hardship (and avoid pitfalls)

5. Identify the Department of Justice and Department of Education's new guidelines on the discharge of federal student loans