A Juris Doctor,Doctor of Jurisprudence,or Doctor of Law (JD) is a graduate-entry professional degree that primarily prepares individuals to practice law. In the United States,it is the only qualifying law degree,while other jurisdictions,such as Australia,Canada,and Hong Kong,offer both the postgraduate JD degree as well as the undergraduate LL.B.,BCL,or other qualifying law degree depending on the requirements of the jurisdiction where the person will practice law.
Legal education is the education of individuals in the principles,practices,and theory of law. It may be undertaken for several reasons,including to provide the knowledge and skills necessary for admission to legal practice in a particular jurisdiction,to provide a greater breadth of knowledge to those working in other professions such as politics or business,to provide current lawyers with advanced training or greater specialisation,or to update lawyers on recent developments in the law.
A Bachelor of Laws is an undergraduate law degree offered in most common law countries as the primary law degree and serves as the first professional qualification for legal practitioners. This degree requires the study of core legal subjects and jurisprudence to provide a comprehensive understanding of the legal system and its function. The LLB curriculum is designed to impart a thorough knowledge of legal principles,legal research skills,and a sound understanding of the roles and responsibilities of lawyers within society. This degree is often a prerequisite for taking bar exams or qualifying as a practising lawyer,depending on the jurisdiction. Additionally,the LLB program also serves as a foundation for further legal education,such as a Master of Laws (LLM) or other postgraduate studies in law.
Chungnam National University is one of ten Flagship Korean National Universities located in Daejeon,South Korea.
The University of Virginia School of Law is the law school of the University of Virginia,a public research university in Charlottesville,Virginia.
The George Washington University Law School is the law school of George Washington University,in Washington,D.C. Established in 1865,GW Law is the oldest law school in the national capital. GW Law has 275 elective courses in business and finance law,environmental law,government procurement law,intellectual property law,international comparative law,litigation and dispute resolution,and national security and U.S. foreign relations law.
A law school is an institution,professional school,or department of a college or university specializing in legal education,usually involved as part of a process for becoming a judge,lawyer,or other legal professional within a given jurisdiction. Depending on the country,legal system,or desired qualifications,the coursework is undertaken at undergraduate,graduate,or both levels.
The University of Dayton School of Law (UDSL) is a private law school located in Dayton,Ohio at Keller Hall. It is affiliated with the University of Dayton,which is a Catholic university of the Society of Mary. The school is accredited by the American Bar Association and is a member of the Association of American Law Schools.
Traditionally,Korean legal education followed the German and Japanese models. Recent reforms are shifting professional education from an undergraduate LL.B. to a postgraduate J.D. type of education. In addition,many Korean universities continue to offer legal education in academic and scholastic frameworks,offering graduate degrees,including Ph.D.s in Law. Further,several universities focus on legal systems outside of Korea,such as on Common Law.
The Flagship National Universities is a collective term referring to ten universities in South Korea that have joined the "Presidential Council of the Korean Flagship National Universities".
Konkuk University Law School is one of the professional graduate schools of Konkuk University,formerly known as the College of Law. Located in Seoul,Republic of Korea,it is one of the 25 government approved law schools. It has the lowest student to faculty ratio in the country. It plans to specialize in real estates law and offers scholarship to all students. 50% of the students will receive half scholarship and the other 50% of the students will get full scholarship.
Kangwon National University School of Law is one of the professional graduate schools of Kangwon National University (KNU). Located in Chuncheon,South Korea,it is one of the 25 government approved law schools. It specializes in environmental law and offers scholarship to all eligible students.
The Indiana University Maurer School of Law is the law school of Indiana University Bloomington,a public research university in Bloomington,Indiana. Established in 1842,the school is named after alumnus Michael S. "Mickey" Maurer,an Indianapolis businessman who donated $35 million to the school in 2008.
Seoul National University School of Law is the law school of Seoul National University,a national research university in Gwanak,Seoul,South Korea.
Ajou Law School is one of the professional graduate schools of Ajou University,located in Suwon,South Korea. Founded in 2009,it is one of the founding law schools in South Korea and is one of the smaller schools with each class in the three-year J.D. program having approximately 50 students.
Chung-Ang Law School is one of the professional graduate schools of Chung-Ang University,located in Seoul,South Korea. Founded in 2009,it is one of the founding law schools in South Korea and is one of the smaller schools with each class in the three-year J.D. program having approximately 50 students.
Ewha Law School is one of the professional graduate schools of Ewha Woman's University,located in Seoul,South Korea. Founded in 2009,it is one of the founding law schools in South Korea and is one of the larger schools with each class in the three-year J.D. program where only 100 female students are offered admission —male students are forbidden to enter this law school.
Chonnam National University Law School is a national law school in Gwangju,South Korea.
Lee Jin-sook is a South Korean professor of architectural engineering at Chungnam National University (CNU) currently serving as its 19th president - the first woman to become the president of CNU and any Flagship Korean National Universities.
Kwang Hwa Chung is a South Korean physicist who has served as president of the Korea Research Institute of Standards and Science,the Korea Basic Science Institute,and the Korean Vacuum Society. She has received the Moran Medal of the Order of Civil Merit,as well as other honors and awards for her scientific research and work to promote professionalism for women in STEM fields.
