Studying bankruptcy law in school and learning how to practice in bankruptcy courts are two distinct endeavors. Here are a few things I have figured out that I didn’t know when I crossed the threshold of the law school, diploma in hand.

1. Bankruptcy court is a fast-paced place. Unlike other litigation practices, bankruptcy cases can move at a lightning pace. The Federal Rules of Bankruptcy Procedure and the U.S. Bankruptcy Code are designed to provide prompt administration of a bankruptcy proceeding.