law degrees

Attorney training certificates

Law degrees are academic credentials in the study of legal systems, typically required for practicing law.

In the U.S., the standard is the Juris Doctor (J.D.), a graduate degree.

In the U.K. and elsewhere, law is often an undergraduate program.

Advanced degrees include the LL.M. (Master of Laws) and S.J.D. or J.S.D. (Doctor of Juridical Science) for legal scholarship.

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