No, a J.D. is an advanced degree without requirements for original research. It may be called a doctorate, but it is not equivalent to a Ph.D. that requires a dissertation or even many Master’s degrees that require a thesis. Apples versus oranges.
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J.D. here, can confirm. Also, you know how some professions tend to attract greedy sociopaths? Well, to be sure, not all lawyers, but….
jun 7, 2025, 2:15 pm • 13 0 • view
Thank you. Forgot to factor that in. Weirdos with money is the most dangerous thing in the world. There's a reason the Bonanza is called the doctor killer. Hubris.
jun 7, 2025, 2:49 pm • 4 0 • view
Thank you. Things I did not know. Weird how something that has such societal power requires less than being a tenured anthropology professor.
jun 7, 2025, 5:17 pm • 3 0 • view