A Andrew S New member Jun 12, 2009 #1 I always thought that there was a degree you received before you started the J.D. process.
I iSpeakTheTruth New member Jun 12, 2009 #2 No, the JD is the first law degree in the US. Of course, you need to have a bachelor's degree (in anything) to apply to a law school. There is also the LLM which is a superior legal degree some go back to school for after their JD.
No, the JD is the first law degree in the US. Of course, you need to have a bachelor's degree (in anything) to apply to a law school. There is also the LLM which is a superior legal degree some go back to school for after their JD.
