I want to obtain a Juris Doctor degree. So, is a JD equivalent to a Master’s degree?
- BaturalpOzturk asked 4 years ago
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A Juris Doctor degree is the highest level of legal education in the United States, and it was created to replace the Bachelor of Laws degree. A Juris Doctor or Juris Doctorate degree signifies that the holder has completed a doctoral degree in law.
A Juris Doctor (J.D.) is a specialized law degree that is typically pursued by those who attend law school. Students who receive a J.D. will continue their education and earn a Master of Laws.
A JD prepares an individual to practice law, while an LLM provides lawyers with additional training. To practice law in any jurisdiction, a law student must have a JD, but most only obtain an LLM.
- Anantha Krishnan answered 4 years ago
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A Juris Doctor, or JD, is the typical law degree for those pursuing a career in the legal field. JDs are available as both a professional degree and a terminal degree. There has recently been some misunderstanding regarding the worth of a Juris Doctor degree, particularly when compared to a Master’s degree.
A traditional master’s degree and a JD both represent advanced levels of education, they serve different purposes and have distinct academic and professional implications. But, JD is considered equivalent to a professional doctorate degree but not a master’s degree.
Hence, Juris Doctor is not equivalent to a master’s degree.
- Saisha answered 1 year ago
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