Learn how JD-Next® can promote student persistence and success in law school.
You play a crucial role in helping law students navigate the rigorous demands of legal education. From improving students’ study strategies and time management skills to offering writing and research support, you are the center of driving student success. JD-Next is a significant way to aid students in reaching their goals. .
JD-Next is designed to provide law schools with additional insights into an applicant’s potential beyond traditional admissions exams.
With a JD-Next score result, in lieu of or in combination with an LSAT score, law schools can better determine a student’s potential and ability. This knowledge can assist schools in identifying students most at risk entering law school or even be used as part of a conditional admit or waitlist strategy.
For students, JD-Next offers multiple benefits:
Proven .20 1L GPA boost
Special resource for students at greatest risk entering law school
Experience completing a high-stakes exam
Academic support opportunities
Through JD-Next’s focus on legal reasoning and case analysis — core competencies for law school success, students build experience and confidence in their ability to understand complex material and thrive.
Be sure to review each law school’s website for its application timelines. Admissions calendars vary by school, so checking those dates can help you select the JD-Next course timing that best fits your plans.
JD-Next registration includes the 8-week online program, course materials, the admissions assessment, and three score reports.
Pricing: Early Registration $399. Standard Registration $459. Late Registration $499 ($459 + $40 administration fee).
| Course Start | Early Registration By | Final Registration Deadline | Test Window | Score Release |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| September 14, 2026 | August 15, 2026 | September 18, 2026 | November 17 or 21, 2026 | Week of December 14, 2026 |
| December 7, 2026 | November 7, 2026 | December 11, 2026 | February 9 or 13, 2027 | Week of March 8, 2027 |
| February 22, 2027 | January 23, 2027 | February 26, 2027 | April 29 - May 1, 2027 | Week of May 24, 2027 |
| May 24, 2027 | April 24, 2027 | May 28, 2027 | July 29 - 31, 2027 | Week of August 23, 2027 |
| August 30, 2027 | July 31, 2027 | September 3, 2027 | November 4 - 6, 2027 | Week of November 29, 2027 |
| December 6, 2027 | November 6, 2027 | December 10, 2027 | February 10 - 12, 2028 | Week of March 6, 2028 |
Each registration price is available until 11:59 PM ET on the applicable deadline date.
*Late Registrations are purchases made during the first 5 days of the course.
For more information, contact our dedicated JD-Next support team at lawschools@jdnext.org.
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