What Is a Juris Doctor Program?
The juris doctor program is a graduate program offered by a law school. People who want to become lawyers must complete the program to earn their degree and be certified to take the bar exam.Juris DoctorA Juris Doctor is a graduate degree granted after successful completion of the juris doctor program, three years of full-time or four years of part-time study at a law school accredited or approved by the American Bar Association (ABA).The LSATsThe Law School Admissions Test (LSAT) is the first step in earning a Juris Doctor. The test measures (1) reading comprehension, (2) analytical reasoning and (3) logical reasoning. These skills are important components to success in law school and, while some schools place more weight on the LSAT score than others, taking the test at least once prior to admission, is required. For information on taking the LSAT and applying to law school, please visit the Law School Admissions Council’s website at http://www.lsac.org.Law SchoolMost law schools hav
