bachelor of laws

bach·​e·​lor of laws
ˈba-chə-lər
often capitalized B&L
1
: the lowest degree conferred by a law school in Canada and formerly in the U.S. see also juris doctor
2
: an undergraduate degree in law conferred by a school of law in England and Wales

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“Bachelor of laws.” Merriam-Webster.com Legal Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/legal/bachelor%20of%20laws. Accessed 28 Mar. 2024.

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