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| − | + | In the United States, a Juris Doctor is a first professional degree that is usually a prerequisite to [[bar admission]]. While commonly referred to as a "Doctor of Law", some law schools refer to it as a Doctor of Jurisprudence. The degree is conferred after a three year course of study at a law school, which will generally require a undergraduate degree for admission. Many state bars have set stringent requirements for amount and content of instruction, leading to standardization of curriculum among schools. | |
| + | ==Controversies== | ||
| + | ===Online Law sc | ||
| + | ==Grading== | ||
| + | ==See also== | ||
| + | *[[Bar]] | ||
| + | *[[Law degrees]] | ||
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Revision as of 05:15, November 7, 2009
In the United States, a Juris Doctor is a first professional degree that is usually a prerequisite to bar admission. While commonly referred to as a "Doctor of Law", some law schools refer to it as a Doctor of Jurisprudence. The degree is conferred after a three year course of study at a law school, which will generally require a undergraduate degree for admission. Many state bars have set stringent requirements for amount and content of instruction, leading to standardization of curriculum among schools.
Controversies
===Online Law sc