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Interpreting Test Score Reports
The questions on the JD-Next assessment provide an introduction to materials that students will encounter in their first year of law school, helping them build foundational knowledge and skills.
JD-Next Test Format
The JD-Next test is a timed, online test comprising a multiple-choice section and an ungraded essay designed to evaluate critical thinking, legal reasoning, and written communication skills. It takes 4 hours to complete, including a 10-minute break.
Duration
4 hours total (including 10‑minute break)
Format
Multiple-choice questions and an ungraded essay
Skills Evaluated
Critical thinking, legal reasoning and writing.
JD-Next Test Structure
| Section | Time | Details |
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| Essay | 30 Minutes | Includes 2 essay prompts assessing legal argumentation, reasoning, and writing proficiency. |
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| Multiple Choice | 3 Hours | 100 questions (80 graded, 20 ungraded for validation). Covers 15 legal topics. |
Total Test Time: 4 hours (including break)
Format: Online, timed assessment
Topics Covered in the Multiple-Choice Section
The JD-Next multiple-choice section tests your knowledge and application of key legal concepts across several areas, with particular focus on contract law principles and legal analysis frameworks.
Contract Law Principles
- Expectation Damages
- Legal Test for Consideration
- Gratuitous Promise
- Past Consideration
- Insufficient Illusory Promise
- Objective Theory
- Bargaining and Unilateral Offer
- Offeree Acceptance
Legal Analysis Frameworks
- Promissory Estoppel
- Dispositive Facts
- Conclusion (Holding)
- Issue
- Procedure Posture
- Rules
- FIRAC
The test is designed to assess your understanding of these concepts in the context of case analysis and application of legal principles.
What is the Score Release Process?
About three weeks after completing the JD-Next test, test takers receive their score reports and can decide which law schools to submit them to. Within days, the score reports are added to each selected school's portal. The schools receive an email notification informing them that a new score report has been added and is available for review.
Test Completion
Take and complete the JD-Next test
Score Release
Receive your score report approximately 3 weeks later
School Selection
Choose which law schools to share your scores with
Score Delivery
Schools receive your scores within days
How is JD-Next Scored?
Score Range (10-point increments)
The JD-Next score report provides a scaled score (400–1,000 in 10-point increments), with 1,000 as the highest. Percentiles (1%–99%) show how you compare to other test takers.
Performance by topic area is detailed by learning objectives, with star ratings indicating proficiency—more stars mean stronger performance. These insights help identify areas for improvement but are not used for admissions or financial decisions.
Score Reporting
Preview scores are available three weeks after the test. Law schools receive an email with login details when reports are shared. Reports include a breakdown of assessed learning outcomes and guidance on interpreting scores for academic performance predictions.
JD-Next Score Reports Include
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Raw Score and Interpretation: Guidance on how scores predict academic performance.
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Learning Outcomes: A description of the skills assessed by the exam and taught in the JD-Next course.
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Admissions Support: Recommendations for interpreting scores to make informed admissions decisions.
Review a Sample Score Report and Learn How to Interpret It
To review a Sample Score Report and learn how to interpret it, click the button below. You'll be taken to a page with a sample report, detailed explanations of each section, and guidance on understanding your scores.
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