Santo Domingo is the capital of the Dominican Republic and the largest city in the country. It has a population of 1 million inhabitants. Santo Domingo has 18 universities.

Studying higher education in the Dominican Republic is a relatively affordable option in one of the countries trhee major universitites,namely; the Pontificia Universidad Católica Madre y Maestra, Universidad Autónoma de Santo Domingo and the Universidad Central del Este.

A Juris Doctor (JD) is an advanced course of study designed for students interested in future careers in the legal world. Students usually attend a law school, and the degree can often be combined with other advanced degrees.