§ 70-3223. Juris Doctor or equivalent degree - Recognition with other doctorate degrees.  


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  • All institutions within The Oklahoma State System of Higher Education employing personnel who have earned Juris Doctorate or equivalent degrees, granted by institutions of higher learning with membership in a recognized accrediting association, shall be required to accord and grant to such degrees equal recognition with other doctorate degrees for salary purposes and other remunerative benefits.  Hours taken to earn a Juris Doctorate or equivalent degree or an advanced academic degree in law shall be classified as graduate hours in the teaching field.

Laws 1980, c. 320, § 18, emerg. eff. June 16, 1980.