Okla. Stat. tit. 70, § 70-3223: Juris Doctor or equivalent degree - Recognition with

other doctorate degrees.

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.