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.
| 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 |
For more information, contact our dedicated JD-Next support team at lawschools@jdnext.org.
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