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They stand for Juris Doctor, the degree awarded upon graduation from law school.

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In Latin it is a Juris Doctori. Most people refer to it as a Doctorate of Jurisprudence.

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The JD stands for "juris doctor" (JD). This is a degree awarded to those who successfully complete law school.

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