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A growing number of law schools now accept JD-Next as an alternative to the LSAT - or as a powerful supplement to any application.

JD-Next is a law school admissions assessment that is scientifically validated to predict 1L readiness and academic success.

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A New Pathway For Law School Applicants

JD-Next is both an online course and an admissions assessment. It builds essential first-year law skills—case law analysis, legal reasoning, and analytical writing—and measures proficiency in those areas. This approach better reflects law school readiness and offers an alternative path for students.

Admissions Assessment

For the 2025-26 law school admissions cycle, over 60 law schools can accept JD-Next instead of the LSAT.

Application Addendum

Your JD-Next score and course completion offer another way to showcase your grit, determination, and law school readiness.

Writing Sample

JD-Next includes a law-focused writing sample, giving admissions committees added insight into candidates’ analytical and communication skills.

JD-Next and Law School Admissions

2026 Course Dates and Pricing

Be sure to review each law school’s website for its application timelines. Admissions calendars vary by school, so checking those dates will help you select the course timing that best fits your plans.

The standard course price is $459, with early-bird pricing of $399.

Early bird pricing is available until 30 days prior to the course start date.

Course Start	Registration Deadline	Exam Dates	Score Release
February 9, 2026	February 13, 2026	April 14 or 18, 2026	Week of May 11, 2026
June 1, 2026	June 5, 2026	August 4 or 8, 2026	Week of August 31, 2026
September 14, 2026	September 18, 2026	November 17 or 21, 2026	Week of December 14, 2026
December 7, 2026	December 11, 2026	February 9 or 13, 2027	Week of March 8, 2027

Why JD-Next?

Proven Results

Demonstrated to increase 1L GPA by 0.20 points, on average.

Fair Assessment

Measures only the skills taught in the course, so results reflect effort and learning, not outside advantages.

Transparent Pricing

$459 standard price with early‑bird pricing of $399 available until 30 days before the course start date. Includes full course, all materials, the admissions assessment, and three score reports.

Backed By Research

Peer-reviewed and independent studies show JD-Next scores predict 1L success, with participation linked to higher GPAs, greater bar passage, and smaller racial and ethnic score gaps than legacy tests.

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The Future of Legal Education Starts Here

JD-Next is preparing the next generation of legal minds with an innovative program using cases encountered in 1L.

Study at Your Pace

Complete an 8-week 1L-style course in approximately 1 hour a day.

Learn Key Legal Skills

Learn briefing and analytical skills with interactive lessons, quizzes, and assignments.

Admissions Exam

Includes an entrance exam and score report for law school admissions.

Receive Expert Guidance

Get personalized feedback on written work to sharpen your skills.

Sharpen Exam Skills

Practice with sample questions, essays and a mid-course exam and performance report.

Build Academic Foundations

Tackle complex legal topics to learn fundamentals of doctrinal law.

Here's What Our Students Are Saying...

Since I've already started classes for the semester, I can say with confidence that coming in with experience reading cases and drafting briefs is incredibly helpful. I feel way more comfortable diving into my classwork than I would have otherwise.

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Start Your Journey

Apply with JD-Next. Use your JD-Next score in lieu of the LSAT or an application addendum.

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