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Doctor of Jurisprudence

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A quick definition of Doctor of Jurisprudence:

A Doctor of Jurisprudence, also known as a Juris Doctor or J.D., is a degree that is earned by completing law school in the United States. It is the most common law degree in the country. This degree is also sometimes called a Doctor of Law. It is different from a Master of Laws or LL.M. degree, and is not the same as a Bachelor of Laws or LL.B. degree.

A more thorough explanation:

A Doctor of Jurisprudence, also known as a Juris Doctor or J.D., is a law degree that is commonly awarded by American law schools. It is abbreviated as J.D. and is also referred to as Doctor of Law or Doctor of Jurisprudence.

For example, if someone graduates from law school with a J.D., they can use the title of "Doctor" before their name. This degree is required to practice law in the United States.

Another example is that a person with a J.D. can work in various fields such as corporate law, criminal law, or family law. They can also work as judges, legal advisors, or law professors.

In summary, a Doctor of Jurisprudence is a law degree that prepares individuals for a career in the legal field. It is an essential degree for those who want to practice law in the United States.

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jackfrost11770
16:51
I have no idea I've never been to one
jackfrost11770
16:51
Hence Idk what to expect even capacity wise
jackfrost11770
16:51
But I'm literally still 30 minutes from home and it's in 10 min so unless I join on my phone with no camera or mic then I cannot lmao
jackfrost11770
16:55
You know what if Cornell don't want me they don't me I'm not worrying myself over this
16:57
There was a Vandy wave today?
GodsPlanUltimately
16:57
@jackfrost11770: What a excellent mindset. Cornell must have poor taste
1. Kansas 196. Cornell
nope cornell can be 2.
cornell is incredibly based
our professors are sigmapilled goonmaxxers
i see, a quality education
GodsPlanUltimately
16:59
Interesting folks.
jackfrost11770
17:00
Cornell put me on reserve after interview they are at least slightly unbased
@jackfrost11770: thats why they sit at 2
cornell is based but universal rule is adcoms are ghouls
texaslawhopefully
17:01
this is depressing lol: https://thedispatch.com/newsletter/boilingfrogs/shock-and-awe/
Dkk
17:01
@GodsPlanUltimately smart of them
Dkk
17:02
How is it unpopular when he got the pop vote and the electoral college. Unreadable after the title.
Who’s hearing from uclaaa rnnnn
texaslawhopefully
17:03
Glad you're back dk lmao. If you read the actual article, it's that his day one EO's are wildly unpopular (for instance the majority of americans support birthright citizenship). He can have won the popular vote and still do unpopular stuff
texaslawhopefully
17:03
"Two recent polls found opposition to pardoning the J6ers at 57 and 59 percent, respectively, and that was before Americans understood that even the cop-beaters in the crowd that day would be let off scot-free."
I wonder if this chat has mods
17:04
as most dictators who have come into power do, he appealed to the masses just to turn face once in power
Barely nutty
Dkk
17:04
@texas maybe so. Maybe so.
17:04
we have been duped.
17:05
Oh well there is always the next election.* *- unless there are no more elections.
texaslawhopefully
17:05
I lean conservative and for a long time was one of those people who thought that he was bad but wasn't a facist and that sort of rhetoric was over-reactive. And for those reasons I voted for Harris, but I think I was underestimating him by far.
gov hiring freeze is insane
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