If the JD existed as early as 1930 it was not recognized officially. The
1930 degree may be the SJD which is the *terminal* degree in law. I
graduated in the first class to receive the J.D.in 1965. I can assure you
it was not in the 1930's!  As I recall the change was approved that year by
action of the AALS (and perhaps the ABA), which accounts for Dan's parents
receiving the new diplomas in '65.
 
We must keep in mind that even though the J.D. is a doctorate it is not the
terminal degree, the LLM and the SJD are the advanced degrees in law. Is
there any wonder that our PhD colleagues are confused?
 
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