A Juris Doctor (JD) degree is a graduate-level program in law. It usually takes four years (48 months) of full-time study to complete a JD. But it can be fast-tracked to three years (36 months). This degree is typically required to practice law in the United States, Australia, and many more countries. But many people drop out after their bachelor's. Many seek jobs or settle down. This becomes a major obstacle between them and higher education. This is why universities have now opened up opportunities for students to obtain a JD degree online.