university law degree, degree awarded upon completion of a university law program (also Doctor of Jurisprudence)
Juris Doctor (abbreviated J.D. or JD, from the
Latin, Teacher of Law) is a
professional degree in
law offered by
universities in a number of countries.In the United States, Japan, and an increasing number of other countries, it is a
professional degree usually earned after three years of full-time (four years of part-time) study after earning a bachelor's degree. One of the main purposes of the degree is to provide the professional training for those who wish to become
lawyers. The J.D. is the degree required for
admission to the bar in nearly all U.S. states and territorial jurisdictions.
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J.D.
1. Doctor of Jurisprudence. 2. Juris Doctor.
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