The Juris Doctor degree or Doctor of Law degree (J.D. or JD), also known as the Doctor of Jurisprudence degree (D.Jur. or DJur), is a graduate-entry professional degree in law. It is earned by completing law school in the United States, Canada, Australia, and some other common law countries. Many who hold the degree of Juris Doctor are individuals who practice law and may choose to focus their practice within a wide range of areas, including criminal law, tort, family law, and/or corporate law. It is regarded as a bachelor's degree in Canada, a master's degree in Australia and a professional doctorate in the United States.