CA CLS Bankruptcy study plan
CA CLS Bankruptcy · Give each week a clear focus.
8 weeks · About 6 hours per week
Bankruptcy
Map the statutory architecture of the Bankruptcy Code by outlining Chapters 1, 3, and 5 section-by-section from memory before checking notes
Define the automatic stay under section 362, listing at least eight acts it enjoins and the principal statutory exceptions
Distinguish the roles and appointment standards of the U.S. trustee, case trustee, and examiner
Build a one-page glossary of core terms such as estate, claim, avoidance, and adequate protection
Your checkpoint
A hand-drawn statutory map covering Chapters 1, 3, and 5 plus a 20-term glossary graded against the Code for accuracy
Bankruptcy
Sequence a Chapter 7 liquidation from petition through discharge, noting deadlines and trustee duties
Explain eligibility, means testing, and dismissal or conversion mechanics under section 707
Analyze exemption planning and the section 522(b) opt-out framework for California debtors
Contrast individual versus business Chapter 7 outcomes, including nondischargeability actions
Your checkpoint
A timed 25-question self-quiz on Chapter 7 with a written error log of every missed concept
Bankruptcy
Diagram the Chapter 13 plan process from filing through confirmation and completion discharge
Compute disposable income and applicable commitment period under section 1325(b)
Identify plan modification, hardship discharge, and trustee motion practice triggers
Compare Chapter 13 co-debtor stay protections with Chapter 7 outcomes
Your checkpoint
A worked Chapter 13 hypothetical with a completed disposable income calculation and confirmation checklist
Bankruptcy
Trace Chapter 11 first-day motions, DIP financing, and the exclusivity periods
Explain plan solicitation, disclosure statement approval, and cramdown under section 1129(b)
Distinguish assumption, rejection, and assignment of executory contracts under section 365
Review small business and subchapter V debtor pathways and their different timelines
Your checkpoint
A half-length practice exam on Chapters 7, 13, and 11 scored and reviewed, with a ranked list of the three weakest subtopics
Bankruptcy
Apply the strong-arm clause and section 547 preference elements to hypothetical transfers
Work through fraudulent transfer, setoff, and post-petition transfer avoidance rules
Analyze claim treatment: priority, secured, administrative, and the section 502 objection process
Explain discharge scope and section 523 exceptions, including the fiduciary fraud and student loan categories
Your checkpoint
A case brief set of three avoidance scenarios with element-by-element analysis and a claim priority chart
Bankruptcy
Integrate automatic stay litigation, relief from stay, and stay violation remedies into a single outline
Connect relief from stay to foreclosure, eviction, and family law proceedings common in California practice
Reconcile lien avoidance, redemption, and reaffirmation rules for secured creditors
Practice issue-spotting on mixed-topic fact patterns under timed conditions
Your checkpoint
A 40-question mixed-topic practice set completed under time, with a written rationale for each answer
Bankruptcy
Review California-specific procedural rules, local court practices, and exemption scheme details
Drill the highest-yield Code sections and Federal Rules of Bankruptcy Procedure citations from flashcards
Diagnose recurring error patterns from prior quizzes and rewrite weak outlines
Simulate exam pacing with a full-length timed section
Your checkpoint
A full-length timed mock exam scored against a target threshold, with a remediation plan for any subtopic below that threshold
Bankruptcy
Consolidate all outlines into a single condensed review sheet organized by chapter and doctrine
Rehearse rapid recall of deadlines, dollar thresholds, and section numbers
Complete two final timed mini-sets focusing on prior weak areas
Rest and finalize exam-day logistics and reference materials
Your checkpoint
A one-page master review sheet and a final scored mini-set showing improvement over the week 7 mock
Milestones
Week 2: Score at least 80 percent on the Chapter 7 self-quiz and explain every missed item without notes
Week 4: Complete the half-length practice exam within time and identify the three weakest subtopics with supporting evidence
Week 6: Score at least 75 percent on the 40-question mixed set and articulate the rule for each avoided distractor
Week 7: Meet or exceed the target score on the full-length mock and produce a written remediation plan
Week 8: Demonstrate recall of key deadlines and thresholds on the master sheet and improve the final mini-set score over week 7