JD, often referring to a Juris Doctor degree, is the professional doctorate in law and the standard degree required to practice law in the United States, Canada, Australia, and other common law countries. Earning a JD typically requires three years of full-time study at an accredited law school after completing a bachelor's degree. The curriculum covers a wide range of legal subjects, including constitutional law, contracts, torts, property law, and criminal law, preparing graduates for careers in legal practice, government, academia, and various other fields.
