Recently, many medical students have been enrolling in joint M  D  /J  D  programs, in which they receive both medical and law degrees at the conclusion of their studies
But since medical students primarily earn their law degree in order to protect themselves from malpractice lawsuits as doctors, we must still conclude that they are primarily doctors, and not lawyers
Certain recipients of these joint degrees are not any less diligent than others in the legal courses that they take, with notable exceptions.