<p>(It's been about 2-3 months since I've last posted anything on CC, so bear with me if the question has been answered).</p>
<p>Those with titles of M.D, Ph.D, PsyD, etc. are addressed as "Doctor", correct?If J.D is an abbreviation for "doctor of jurisprudence", why aren't individuals with this title addressed as "Doctor"?</p>
<p>Esquire.......</p>
<p>I understand the suffix, Esquire, but why not the prefix "doctor"?</p>
<p>a doctor of law (lld) is an advanced law degree. the jd is the same as what used to be called a bachelor of law (llb)</p>
<p>Because that would be too prideful, plus J.D. is a controversial title, most common law countries still call a law degree (LLB) instead of J.D. You only get to be called Doctor of Law when you've completed your SJD or LLD</p>
<p>Oh. Okay..........</p>