Definitions for Juris Doctor
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1. Juris Doctornoun

   A first professional graduate degree and professional doctorate in law.

2. Etymology: From juris, genitive singular of jus, and doctor

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1. Juris Doctor

   The Juris Doctor (J.D. or JD), also known as Doctor of Jurisprudence (J.D., JD, D.Jur., or DJur), is a graduate-entry professional degree in law and one of several Doctor of Law degrees. The J.D. is the standard degree obtained to practice law in the United States; unlike in some other jurisdictions, there is no undergraduate law degree in the United States. In the United States, along with Australia, Canada, and some other common law countries, the J.D. is earned by completing law school. It has the academic standing of a professional doctorate (in contrast to a research doctorate) in the United States, where the National Center for Education Statistics discontinued the use of the term "first professional degree" as of its 2010–2011 data collection and now uses the term "doctor's degree – professional practice". It has the academic standing of a master's degree in Australia and a second-entry baccalaureate degree in Canada.The degree was first awarded in the United States in the early 20th-century and was created as a modern version of the old European doctor of law degrees, such as the Dottore in Giurisprudenza in Italy, and the Juris Utriusque Doctor in Germany and central Europe. The modern J.D. originates from the 19th-century Harvard movement for the scientific study of law, where it was first denominated an LL.B. In the late 20th century, the awarding of the LL.B. degree was phased out in favour of awarding the J.D. It traditionally involves a three-year program, although some U.S. law schools offer accelerated programs between 2 and 2.5 years. ABA Rules do not allow an accredited J.D. to be obtained in less than 2 years.To be fully authorized to practice law in the courts of a given state in the United States, the majority of individuals holding a J.D. degree must pass a bar examination. The state of Wisconsin, however, permits the graduates of its two law schools to practice law in that state, and in its state courts, without having to take its bar exam – a practice called "diploma privilege" – provided they complete all courses required for the diploma. Passing an additional bar exam is not required of lawyers authorized to practice in at least one state in the United States, to practice in some (but not all) of the "federal courts". Lawyers must, however, be admitted to the bar of the federal court before they are authorized to practice in that court. Admission to the bar of a federal district court includes admission to the bar of its associated bankruptcy court. Patent courts however require a specialized "Patent Bar" which require applicants to hold an additional degree specialized in certain scientific fields alongside their J.D.

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1. Juris Doctor

   The Juris Doctor is a professional doctorate and first professional graduate degree in law. The degree is earned by completing law school in the United States or other common law countries. Those who hold the degree of Juris Doctor are professionals committed to the practice of law, and they are primarily concerned with ensuring that laws are upheld and followed in a variety of circumstances. They may focus their practice on criminal law, personal injury, family law, corporate law, or a wide range of other areas. Most individuals holding a Juris Doctor must pass an exam to be licensed to practice law within their jurisdiction. Professionals who pass the required bar examination are known as lawyers or attorneys, and they are designated by the suffix esquire or J.D. Not all J.D. degree holders sit for the bar exam, and thus not all J.D. holders are licensed attorneys, unless the jurisdiction permits otherwise. The degree was first awarded by Harvard University in the United States in the late 19th century and was created as a modern version of the old European doctor of law degree. Originating from the 19th century Harvard movement for the scientific study of law, it is a law degree that in most common law jurisdictions is the primary professional preparation for lawyers. It is a three-year program in most jurisdictions.

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1. Chaldean Numerology

   The numerical value of Juris Doctor in Chaldean Numerology is: 4

2. Pythagorean Numerology

   The numerical value of Juris Doctor in Pythagorean Numerology is: 8

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