LBLS Accepting Certification Applications in Bankruptcy Law The Louisiana Board of Legal Specialization is accepting applications for certification in business bankruptcy law and consumer bankruptcy law through Sept. 30.In accordance with the Plan of Legal Specialization, a Louisiana State Bar Association member in good standing who has been engaged in the practice of law on a full-time basis for a minimum of five years may apply for certification. Further requirements are that, each year, a minimum percentage of the attorney’s practice must be devoted to the area of certification sought, and the attorney must pass a written examination to demonstrate sufficient knowledge, skills and proficiency in the area for which certification is sought and provide five favorable references. Peer review is used to determine that an applicant has achieved recognition as having a level of competence indicating proficient performance handling the usual matters in the specialty field. Learn more: https://www.lsba.org/specialization/.