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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Depends on the program and, to some extent, the Ph.D. concentration. You will read and write significantly more in a history PhD program or political theory PhD than a quantitative-focused Poli Sci program. All will likely be more reading than a JD. [b]Plus, the goal of a PhD is to generate new knowledge with your dissertation (either as 3 peer-reviewed journal articles or a draft book manuscript) compared to mastering/applying existing knowledge for a JD. [/b]There are obvious differences in the career trajectories and prospects after graduation as well. It’s good to get clarification on the differences in degrees, but you should base your decision on the path you ultimately want to pursue after graduation. And talk to as many current students and recent grads as possible IRL, so that you don’t apply with a romanticized picture of either path. [/quote]
Yes! This is a big difference that I didn't think to talk about above. You're supposed to bring new knowledge or perspective, whereas law is all about applying precedent. [/quote]

Not really. I use precedents to argue for new perspectives all the time. To convince people to go along with a radical new idea, you have to be able to show how the idea isn’t really as crazy as it first seems. [/quote]
If it's that "radical" or new, shouldn't it be changed by the legislature rather than a judge? Also, you're still applying precedent. There is such a push to come up with new and novel theories in some humanities fields that it can seem ridiculous at times -- newness for the sake of newness. Thinking primarily of the field of literary criticism. [/quote]

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