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    There are several types of law degrees that prepare students for different legal careers. The most common is the Juris Doctor (JD), which is a 3-year program that qualifies graduates to become lawyers. Another option is a Master of Laws (LLM), which is a 1-2 year program for those who already have a law degree and want to specialize in a particular area like international law. The highest law degree is a Doctor of Judicial Science (SJD), which is a 2-year program focused on legal research and is intended for those seeking careers in law teaching or scholarship. Each law degree has different admission requirements and areas of focus to match students' career interests in the legal field.

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    There are several types of law degrees that prepare students for different legal careers. The most common is the Juris Doctor (JD), which is a 3-year program that qualifies graduates to become lawyers. Another option is a Master of Laws (LLM), which is a 1-2 year program for those who already have a law degree and want to specialize in a particular area like international law. The highest law degree is a Doctor of Judicial Science (SJD), which is a 2-year program focused on legal research and is intended for those seeking careers in law teaching or scholarship. Each law degree has different admission requirements and areas of focus to match students' career interests in the legal field.

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    There are several types of law degrees that prepare students for different legal careers. The most common is the Juris Doctor (JD), which is a 3-year program that qualifies graduates to become lawyers. Another option is a Master of Laws (LLM), which is a 1-2 year program for those who already have a law degree and want to specialize in a particular area like international law. The highest law degree is a Doctor of Judicial Science (SJD), which is a 2-year program focused on legal research and is intended for those seeking careers in law teaching or scholarship. Each law degree has different admission requirements and areas of focus to match students' career interests in the legal field.

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    There are several types of law degrees that prepare students for different legal careers. The most common is the Juris Doctor (JD), which is a 3-year program that qualifies graduates to become lawyers. Another option is a Master of Laws (LLM), which is a 1-2 year program for those who already have a law degree and want to specialize in a particular area like international law. The highest law degree is a Doctor of Judicial Science (SJD), which is a 2-year program focused on legal research and is intended for those seeking careers in law teaching or scholarship. Each law degree has different admission requirements and areas of focus to match students' career interests in the legal field.

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    5 Different Law Degrees

    Juris Doctor

    Master of Laws

    Doctor of Judicial Science

    Master of Legal Studies

    Master of Dispute Resolution

    Most people know that becoming a lawyer requires years of college to earn a law degree, but many
    people don’t realize there are several types of law degrees. The type of law degree an individual pursues
    depends mostly on what type of career they want to have. Each type of law degree prepares the student
    for a certain type of job, but each one also requires a different type and amount of training. Here are
    five types of law degrees.

    Featured Programs

    1. Juris Doctor

    Most individuals who are lawyers in the United States have the Juris Doctor (JD) degree. The Juris Doctor
    degree is not only considered the first law degree in the United States but is also the most well-known
    and one that’s offered through the American Bar Association. It’s also offered by non-ABA-approved
    schools and by Canadian law schools according to Law School Admission Council. To be eligible to enroll
    in law school to earn the JD, the applicant must have a bachelor’s degree and must pass the Law School
    Admission Test (LSAT). The law program required to earn the JD is a full-time program that takes about
    three years to complete.

    2. Master of Laws

    The Master of Laws (LLM) degree is a one-year (full-time) or a two-year (part-time) program for students
    who already have a degree in law. This program may have more than one type of curriculum depending
    on the area of specialization the student may choose. Some examples of the curriculum include
    American law, international law, the United States legal system, the Canadian legal system, and
    comparative Law. Additionally, the LLM student may be able to choose from subfields such as
    intellectual property, taxation, international environmental law or human rights law. The LSAT is not a
    requirement for students enrolling in the LLM program in the United States.
    3. Doctor of Judicial Science

    Considered as the highest level of a law degree, the Doctor of Judicial Science (SJD) is a two-year
    program aimed at lawyers who have earned the JD or LLM and wish to advance their legal education.
    The SJD is a doctoral degree intended for legal education, legal scientists, law professors and similar law
    scholars who wish a career in legal research. Rather than offering typical legal courses, this program
    requires students to participate in seminars and conduct one-on-one legal research with law professors.
    This program has a strict admission policy which requires, the JD or LLM degree, a personal statement,
    resume, letters of recommendation, a research proposal and personal interviews.

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