What is the primary distinction between a JD and an LLM degree?
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A
JD is an undergraduate degree; LLM is a graduate degree
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B
JD is the foundational professional law degree; LLM is an advanced specialized degree typically requiring a prior law degree
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C
JD requires a thesis; LLM does not
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D
LLM is only awarded in the UK; JD only in the US