Juris Doctor

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

Study

The course of study for a J.D. usually takes 3 years. At schools approved by the American Bar Association, it is not possible to finish the J.D. in less than 2 years; depending on the academic calendar at a given school, it may not be possible to do so in less than 2½ years. In schools that use the semester system, 2½ years is the minimum because of ABA rules regarding time in residence. The minimum time required at a school that uses the quarter system is roughly the same. It is possible to graduate in 2 years from a school that uses the trimester system.

Related Topics:
American Bar Association - Semester

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At Australia's Bond University, an LLB usually takes 2 years 8 months, and a J.D is usually awarded after 2 years. The institution has produced some lawyers as young as 19 years of age.

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The London School of Economics, University College London and King's College London (universities in London) offer students the course choice of completing an LL.B. in two years, if they choose property, torts and trusts as their options in the second year before completing a J.D. at Columbia Law School in two years, choosing jurisprudence or the equivalent as their option. The degree attained is an English Law and American Law LL.B/J.D. in a four year course.

Related Topics:
London School of Economics - University College London - King's College London - Columbia Law School

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