For a more general article on Anglo-Saxon doctorates, see Doctorate
The term Doctor of Laws refers to a postgraduate degree in Anglophone or Anglo-Saxon countries. This term is often abbreviated as LL.D. (abbreviation from the Latin expression Legum Doctor)
In the United Kingdom, Australia and New Zealand, the LL.D. is a Ph.D. awarded after having produced numerous publications bringing an important and original contribution to the science or the study of the law. However, some universities, such as Oxford University, award Doctor of Civil Law instead. In Canada, the LL.D and the Doctor of Civil Law are awarded in lieu of the Ph.D. LL.D. can also be awarded as an honorary degree to personalities who have made a significant contribution to society.
In the United States, the LL.D. is almost always an honorary degree. The Doctor of Juridical Science degree (J.S.D. or S.J.D. or D.J.S.) is awarded for research work and the writing of a thesis. This title is considered equivalent to a Ph.D. in law. Related Articleschange the code
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