I want to get the highest degree possible in law. I think that it is the Ph.D but i am not for sure.
2007-07-13 00:32:58 · 8 answers · asked by Rico S 2 in Education & Reference ➔ Higher Education (University +)
In law, the highest degree you can earn is a JD, as mentioned by some one above. It is a doctorate, but there are "strata" of doctorates in education, which is to say that they're not all considered equal. Really, it doesn't matter though, since if you want to practice law, you simply need a JD.
The response that said earning an LLM gives your more education than a PhD is incorrect. PhD work varies tremendously, but typically includes 5 years of course work and research, usually far more "education" than a JD. In addition, JD's do not typically include the completion of novel research, and thus are technically honorary doctorates (as are MD's, DVM's, and other vocational degrees), while Ph.D.'s require the earner to make a significant, novel contribution to the advancement of their field.
There are also other approaches to doctorates, particularly outside of the US. For example, The D.Sci. is offered in some European universities, and is a more technical degree than a Ph.D. in some ways, but not "higher" than a Ph.D., just different.
2007-07-13 01:11:57 · answer #1 · answered by Dr. Evol 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Law is a strange animal. Unlike other professions where the entry degree is a Bachelor's, Law has the Juris Doctor or JD, which is really equivalent to a BS in almost any other profession. That is why getting a LLM, or Master of Laws gives you more specialized education than the law "doctorate". If you want to practice law all that is required is the JD and passing the state bar exam.
2007-07-20 16:21:34 · answer #2 · answered by Wiz 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Generally a PhD(doctorate) is correct but... it depends on your major. For example, law is a 3 year degree and is called a Juris Doctor, it is the equivalent of a PhD, but you may then choose to do a 4th year of law school working on a Legal Masters (LL.M.) at which point you would have a year more education than the folks who got a PhD.
2007-07-13 07:45:21 · answer #3 · answered by real_beerboy 1 · 0⤊ 1⤋
In law, it is a Juris Doctorate or JD. There is another degree, one step above a Ph D, but the name escapes me now. It's not really well known, and I think it's only for specific areas like psych.
If you want to teach law courses, you could always do a JD/Ph D to be a lawyer in the community and then be hired on to teach at a university. Just a thought......
Good luck to you!
2007-07-20 08:58:36 · answer #4 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
It depends on your educational path that you're on. In general it is your doctorate, but it can be in numerous categories such as a Juris Doctorate (or law degree) Your doctorate in medicine, or your Ph.D in just about any academic field, be it Education, Language, engineering (EngD, etc.
2007-07-13 07:39:25 · answer #5 · answered by Derek H 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
JD (juris doctorate)? takes "about" 18 years of total schooling, plus you start out by becoming a junior partner and have to buy your way into being a senior partner at a law firm or start your own law firm (which is super difficult to do), but remember your education bills will be super huge and you'll be paying on those for many many years.
2007-07-19 12:15:42 · answer #6 · answered by sophieb 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes your correct doctoral or PhD is the highest Then after finishing it, you can apply for a post doctoral to add to your credentials but this is not a degree.
2007-07-13 07:39:18 · answer #7 · answered by 12345678910111213 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Doctorate
2007-07-13 07:34:54 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋