What does a juris doctor do?
A juris doctor (J.D.), Latin for Doctor of Jurisprudence, is the first graduate degree awarded, after three years of law study, by an accredited law school. A J.D. is not equivalent to the bachelor of laws degree (LL.B.), which is an undergraduate degree awarded in some countries. In order to get into a J.D. program, a student must have at least three years of undergraduate work under their belt. A juris doctor must take the American Bar exam in order to practice law. What kind of degree is needed to work as a JD? A J.D. is required to earn a competitive grade point average in their undergraduate years in order to be accepted into a graduate school of law. After acceptance, a student must complete three years of graduate level work to earn a J.D. degree. A J.D. degree does not allow someone to practice law. Practicing lawyers must pass the American Bar exam. A J.D. degree is not to be confused with a L.L.M. degree, which is specialized, more advanced law degree after the J.D. What care
