The New York Form Law School Certificate is a document created by the New York State Board of Law Examiners that serves as proof of successful completion of an approved law school program. It is required for admission to the New York State Bar, which is the governing body for the legal profession in the state. There are three types of New York Form Law School Certificate: the Juries Doctorate (JD) Certificate, the Master of Laws (ELM) Certificate, and the Dual Degree Certificate. The JD Certificate is issued to those who have completed a Juries Doctorate degree program at an approved law school. The ELM Certificate is issued to those who have completed a Master of Laws degree program at an approved law school. The Dual Degree Certificate is issued to those who have completed both a Juries Doctorate and a Master of Laws degree program at an approved law school.