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Program Title: Doctorate & Executive Juris Doctorate Program
Description: Juris doctor or doctorate of jurisprudence is the highest degree awarded to law students. The program prepares you to become learned lawyers and jurors with high analytical thinking and reasoning abilities. Graduates from disciplines other than law can also join the doctoral program after completing the basic academic requirements. Students are equipped with a thorough and critical understanding of legal procedures and laws. Internship assistance is also provided to successful graduates. It is a high profile career and requires profound reasoning and legal knowledge.
Syllabus: The course includes important topics like legal terminology, law procedures, jurisdiction and legal ethics. Topics include:
- Administrative Law
- Alternative Dispute Resolution
- Bankruptcy Law
- Business Organizations
- Community Property
- Corporate Securities Law
- Estate Taxation and Planning
- International Taxation
- Health Care Law
- IRS Practice and Procedure
- Research Techniques
- Uniform Commercial Code
Accreditation: The Higher Learning Commission (HLC)
Format of Education: Online & Correspondence courses
Language: English
Job Opportunities: According to the U.S. Department of Labor, employment of lawyers and jurors is expected to grow as much as 20% by 2010. Employment can be found with federal government, attorneys, and law firms, local and state government. Salaries vary depending upon geographic location and specialization. In addition to a salary, they receive many other benefits. They earn hefty six figure salaries averaging between $100,000 and $300,000 per year.
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