| − | A Juris Doctor (Doctor of Law), or J.D., is the degree necessary for someone to pass the bar exam, which is required to practice law in America and other countries. A bachelor's degree is generally required prior to studying for J.D., which typically takes 3 years to earn, full time. | + | A '''Juris Doctor''' (Doctor of Law), or J.D., is the [[degree]] necessary for someone to pass the bar exam, which is required to practice [[law]] in [[America]] and other countries. A [[bachelor's degree]] is generally required prior to studying for J.D., which typically takes 3 years to earn, full time. |