Juris Doctor (not Juris Doctorate) is the correct term for a professional law degree.
JD is the abbreviation for Juris Doctor.
Juris Doctor is Latin for "teacher of law."
The terms Juris Doctor and Juris Doctorate are frequently and erroneously used interchangeably. Juris Doctorate is incorrect.
JD is the abbreviation for Juris Doctor.
Juris Doctor is Latin for "teacher of law."
The terms Juris Doctor and Juris Doctorate are frequently and erroneously used interchangeably. Juris Doctorate is incorrect.
by Lisa Smartypants July 23, 2012