Juris Doctor

: J.D. redirects here; for alternate uses, see JD.

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J.D. is an abbreviation for the Latin Juris Doctor, also called Doctor of Jurisprudence, and is the law degree typically awarded by an accredited U.S. law school after successfully completing three years of study. ABA accreditation ensures that graduates of a given law school may take the bar examination in any jurisdiction in the United States. While the law school accreditation requirements of the American Bar Association (ABA) only demand that students have three years of undergraduate work before being admitted, most American law schools seek the approval of the more stringent Association of American Law Schools, which requires a 4-year undergraduate degree for J.D. candidates.

Related Topics:
Latin - Law - U.S. - Law school - Bar examination - American Bar Association - Association of American Law Schools - Undergraduate

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With the explosion of on-line schools, etc., anyone considering a J.D. program needs to ensure that the program has ABA accreditation. Without that, the person may not be able to practice law in their state of residence. However, such law schools within California are sufficient to practice law in California as well as certain other states. Furthermore, there appears to be a current trend toward permitting lawyers licensed in any jurisdiction to practice in any other. In addition, some states permit lawyers from non-ABA accredited law schools to practice in federal courts.

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