JD-Next Tips for Pre-Law Advisors

Discover effective strategies to help your students confidently take the next steps in their legal education journey, using these valuable tips and insights available through JD-Next.

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About JD-Next

JD-Next is an innovative 8-week, self-paced online course designed to teach fundamental legal reading and analysis skills. The program offers students the chance to receive a preview of what law school will be like and an official law school admissions examination score..

How Law Schools Use JD-Next

JD-Next is designed to provide law schools with additional insights into an applicant’s potential beyond traditional admissions exams. Schools can use JD-Next as an alternative or supplemental pathway to evaluate candidates. JD-Next focuses on legal reasoning and case analysis — core competencies for law school success.

Law schools can use JD-Next results to:

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Select a diverse class by considering performance on skills-based assessments
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Assist in waitlist decisions, helping to identify strong candidates for admission
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Support students on the cusp of acceptance who might benefit from an additional evaluation
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Identify students needing academic support before entering law school
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Signal areas for self-improvement, giving students a roadmap for future preparation
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Make financial aid decisions by assessing academic readiness

Why Recommend JD-Next to Your Students

For students, JD-Next provides a confidence boost and a real-world law school preparation experience. By engaging in case-based learning and legal analysis exercises, students gain skills that directly translate to their first year of law school. The program has been shown to improve performance and increase preparedness, making it a valuable tool for aspiring law students.

2025 - 2026 Course Dates

Course Start	Registration Deadline	Exam Dates	Score Release
December 1, 2025	December 5, 2025	January 27 or 31, 2026	Week of February 23, 2026
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

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By recommending JD-Next, you’re equipping your students with a proven pathway to law school success. Encourage them to enroll today and take control of their legal education journey!

For more information, contact our dedicated JD-Next support team at jd.next@aspenpublishing.com.