I have a law degree but I never took the bar exam nor do I practice it. Would it be impersonation of a lawyer to have J.D. after my name on a business card?
2007-01-06 12:51:47 · 7 answers · asked by veolapaul 5 in Politics & Government ➔ Law & Ethics
Sure, you are a J.D. if you graduated law school but you must take care not to mislead someone into thinking you are a licensed attorney. Might add a "(not a licensed attorney)" on the bottom you your card.
2007-01-06 12:56:30 · answer #1 · answered by Daz2020 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You earned the J.D., they can't take that away from you. But unless you want people to think you ARE practicing, then should you put it on your card? I mean you would have to explain to everyone that you gave the card to that you got the J.D. but that you never passed the bar, which might only illicit some more questions that you may or may not want to answer.
2007-01-06 20:55:26 · answer #2 · answered by jimstock60 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
J.D is the degree earned upon graduating from a degree bearing law school. You do not to be active to have a degree.
2007-01-06 20:54:19 · answer #3 · answered by Lauren 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
"J.D." is a correct designation of your education and, therefore, may be used. However, as you probably know very well, you must take care not to hold yourself out to others in any manner as an attorney.
2007-01-06 21:44:51 · answer #4 · answered by BoredBookworm 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
This will likely be governed by the bar association of the state where you live. Check with the state bar.
2007-01-06 20:53:22 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I stopped at this question because I thought it was funny that someone with a law degree would be asking a legal question.
2007-01-06 21:06:06 · answer #6 · answered by cali_23_05 2 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Yes, it signifies your academic attainment -- that is OK.
2007-01-06 20:54:30 · answer #7 · answered by bubba 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋