<p>Unlike a bachelor’s degree, an LLB (awarded by some schools rather than a JD) can’t be the first degree. You must have a bachelor’s in order to get a law degree, whether it be an LLB or a JD, and most states require the LLB or JD in order to become a licensed lawyer. </p>
<p>Would someone claim an MD is not a doctor because he doesn’t have a PhD? Didn’t write a thesis? </p>
<p>But I agree that if you don’t want a law degree, don’t seek one. I know a lot of people with law degrees who don’t practice law, but are still happy they have the education. Most are in related fields like lobbying, politics, news reporting.</p>