Applying to Law School with JD-Next

The JD-Next Admissions Assessment is recognized by law schools nationwide as a strong indicator of academic readiness and potential. Many accept it in place of the LSAT, while others view it as a powerful complement that strengthens your law school application. 

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Using JD-Next for Law School Admission

JD-Next can help get you into law school – either as a replacement for the LSAT exam or as a supplemental addendum for your law school application standardized test requirement by including your score or certificate of completion as part of your materials to show your preparation, commitment, true grit and desire to succeed in law school.

Many ABA-accredited law schools will use JD-Next as part of their admissions evaluation. Not all schools use JD-Next the same way, so be sure to check each school’s admissions policies or reach out to their admissions office directly before their application deadline.

Demonstrate Your Grit, Readiness, and Commitment

Law school is tough. JD-Next helps prove you're up for it. By completing JD-Next Admissions Assessment, you're demonstrating:

  • Grit and determination
    You stuck with a rigorous course designed to mirror law school.

  • Readiness for the classroom
    Your JD-Next score reflects your legal reasoning and reading skills.

  • Commitment to your goals
    Taking JD-Next shows initiative and drive, especially if you're also submitting other scores as part of your law school application.

How to Submit Your JD-Next Score

After completing the JD-Next Admissions Assessment, you’ll receive a score report. You can:


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Send your score report directly to variance schools that accept the JD-Next Admissions Assessment as part of your law school application requirement.
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Share your score report with non-variance schools as a supplement to your law school application.

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