What is an executive juris doctorate and is that person still entitled to use JD designation in communications?
An Executive Juris Doctor is a law degree that entitles the person for whom it is conferred to use the initial J.D., Juris Doctor. The Executive title in the degree is reference to the type of program from which the degree is offered, in the same manor as the Executive MBA, or EMBA. The degree is offered to those who wish a graduate degree in law, however, those who pursue the degree do not wish to become licensed attorneys/lawyers. It is important to note that of the thousands of law school graduates each year who take the various bar exams, more than 25% fail, and are simply J.D.’s, not attorney’s/lawyers.
