Doctor of Juridical Science
/ˈdɒktər ʌv dʒʊrɪˈdɪkəl ˈsaɪəns/
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- (n.) An advanced academic degree in law, emphasizing legal scholarship beyond a juris doctor degree, often required for legal academia or high-level legal research.
She earned her Doctor of Juridical Science before becoming a law professor.
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This degree is typically pursued after obtaining a Juris Doctor (JD) or equivalent law degree and focuses on scholarly research rather than professional practice.
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