Definition

1. Noun:
   • An academic degree awarded upon successful completion of a program of study in law: A "law degree" is a qualification granted by a university or law school, signifying that the holder has completed the required curriculum in legal studies. It is typically a prerequisite for taking the bar examination to become a practicing attorney or for entering other legal professions.

Usage

• A "law degree" is a specific type of graduate or professional degree. Common types include the Juris Doctor (J.D.) in the United States, the Bachelor of Laws (LL.B.) in many Commonwealth countries, and the Master of Laws (LL.M.) as an advanced degree.
• It is used to describe a person's educational attainment in the field of law.
• Example: "Admission to the bar requires a law degree from an accredited institution."

Examples

• Noun:
  • She earned her law degree from Harvard University.
  • Having a law degree opens doors to careers in policy, business, and academia, not just legal practice.
  • After obtaining his law degree, he clerked for a federal judge.

Advanced Usage

• "to hold a law degree": to possess this academic qualification.
  • Many members of parliament hold a law degree.
• "pursue a law degree": to engage in the study to obtain this degree.
  • He decided to pursue a law degree after working in finance for several years.

Variants and Related Words

• Juris Doctor (J.D.): The primary professional graduate law degree in the United States.
• Bachelor of Laws (LL.B.): An undergraduate law degree common in many countries following the British model.
• Master of Laws (LL.M.): A postgraduate, advanced law degree often pursued for specialization.
• Doctor of Juridical Science (S.J.D. or J.S.D.): The highest research-based doctoral degree in law.

Synonyms

• Legal degree: A less common but synonymous phrase.
• Law school degree: A phrase emphasizing the institution where it was earned.

Related Phrases

• Earn a law degree: To successfully complete the requirements and receive the degree.
  • It took her three years of intensive study to earn her law degree.
• Law degree holder: A person who has been awarded a law degree.
  • As a law degree holder, she was well-equipped to analyze the complex contract.

Noun

1. degree conferred on someone who successfully completes law school