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.
Confidence votes 1.1K. 1  The Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree takes 3 years on a full-time program. 2  First you need a undergraduate degree, which is 4 years at an accredited college or university.  The full time student is expected to complete a Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree, usually 80 to 90 credit hours, in three years.