The JD-Next test has proven to be a valid and reliable way to predict law school performance. It is designed to measure what matters most for success in law school: your ability to learn and apply legal concepts. 

JD-Next tests the practical skills you’ve gained during its 8-week course. This approach bridges the gap between learning and performance, giving every student an equal opportunity to succeed.

JD-Next focuses on a student’s ability to learn. The program is designed to reduce score gaps to achieve more balanced test results for all individuals, regardless of your race, gender, economic standing, or even your undergraduate background. 

JD-Next provides students the opportunity to learn law school skills in a structured and supportive environment.

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As put by one student,
“The JD-Next final was much more similar to my actual final in law school than the LSAT could ever be."

The JD-Next test is built to reflect the skills and knowledge developed during the program, which mirrors a 1L Contracts course, making it a meaningful indicator of your readiness for law school. The exam consists of:

• Questions: 80 multiple-choice questions (60 graded)

• Time: 4 hours, including a 10-minute intermission.

• Essay: A 30-minute timed writing sample (ungraded but provided to schools as part of your application).

Scores range from 400 to 1,000, accompanied by percentile rankings to compare performance against other test takers.

The JD-Next Test strictly aligns with the course curriculum, so it tests you on what you’ve learned during the included course.