Fast Facts. Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is the most common type of autoimmune arthritis. It is caused when the immune system (the bodyâs defense system) is not working properly. RA causes pain and swelling in the wrist and small joints of the hand and feet. Treatments for RA can stop joint pain and swelling.
DEFINITION of 'Juris Doctor-JD'. A law degree in the United States that was originally designed as a replacement to the Bachelor of Laws degree. A Juris Doctor or Juris Doctorate (JD) represents professional recognition that the holder has a doctoral degree in law.EFINITION of 'Juris Doctor-JD'. A law degree in the United States that was originally designed as a replacement to the Bachelor of Laws degree. A Juris Doctor or Juris Doctorate (JD) represents professional recognition that the holder has a doctoral degree in law.
Typically, a professional law degree is conferred as a Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree, while the Master of Laws (LL.M.) degree generally signifies academic research, writing or independent legal studies.uris Doctor Degree. Students enrolled in a J.D. program focus on a single career goal-becoming a lawyer. This type of law program is the only kind that allows graduates to sit for a state bar exam. Many law schools allow students to attend on either a full-time or part-time basis.