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Is a doctorate degree more presitigious than a law degree?

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  • eri
    Lv 7
    1 decade ago
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    Yes, because it takes 7 years of college to earn a JD and 8-12 years of college to earn a PhD. A JD or MD are professional degrees, not true doctorates - they didn't have to do original research to get that degree.

    'Doctor' is the Latin word for 'master teacher' - it refers to the doctorate we give in everything from English to physics. It was extended to the law and medical professions fairly recently as a professional courtesy, and has been usurped since.

  • Jeanna
    Lv 4
    1 decade ago

    A law degree is considered a doctorate degree.

    Do you mean a medical degree? If so then yes, it is more "prestigious" because people generally like doctors more than lawyers.

  • Anonymous
    1 decade ago

    Yes, although you can do a doctorate in law too.

  • blsdca
    Lv 4
    1 decade ago

    no. but consider the source, i'm going to law school next year

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