JD-Next Admissions Assessment

Learn about the JD-Next admissions assessment, including its format, structure, and how it measures real law school skills as part of the law school application process.

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How Is the JD-Next Admissions Assessment Different?

JD-Next is a pioneering law school admissions assessment that predicts law school performance by measuring how students learn and apply legal concepts that are learned in the 8-week course. Unlike traditional admissions assessments, JD-Next assesses practical skills, bridging the gap betweenlearning and performance, while fulfilling a law school application requirement. .

By focusing on learning ability, JD-Next promotes equity and reduces score disparities. More than a test, it prepares students for law school success in a structured, supportive environment.

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"The JD-Next final was much more similar to my actual final in law school than the LSAT could ever be."

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Assessment Facts

The JD-Next Admissions Assessment is designed to evaluate the skills and knowledge developed during the course. It uses well-known contracts cases, making it a meaningful indicator of your readiness for law school.

The JD-Next Admissions Assessment strictly aligns with the course curriculum, so it tests you on what you've learned during the included course. This approach ensures that your performance on the assessment accurately reflects the legal reasoning and analytical skills you've developed throughout the program.

Assessment Format

Time

4 hours, including a 10-minute intermission

MCQ

100 multiple-choice questions (70 scored)

Essay

45-minute timed writing sample (unscored and provided to law schools)

Score Range

400-1,000 range, and a percentile score compared to other participants

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