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Is Juris Doctor the same as a Phd?

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The JD is the equivalent of a DDS, DMD, or MD, in that it is a professional doctorate (requiring no dissertation) rather than a research doctorate. However, when used alone, the word doctorate is generally used to refer to a research doctorate.

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