JD-Next

Aspen Publishing has partnered with JD-Next to offer a more inclusive and effective path for future legal professionals.

This self-paced, fully online course introduces law school applicants to the kinds of doctrinal concepts and legal skills that students will encounter at law school. The exam at the end predicts law school success. By affordably combining the prep course with the exam, we can lower barriers to legal education. Learn More

Your $299 investment includes: 

• Access to 8-week course
• 1-1 access to dedicated course facilitator 
• Case briefing lessons 
• Glossary including all terms
• Video explanations from experts in the field 
• Practice problems to prepare for examination
• Access to chat with students in your course
• One high-stakes examination
• Detailed score report
• Unlimited number of schools to send score report to

Session 1: May–July 2024
Course starts May 6
Registration closes on May 13th.
Examination Dates: July 9th or July 13th, 2024.
 
Session 2: June–August 2024
Course starts June 3
Registration closes on June 10th.
Examination Dates: July 30th or August 3rd, 2024.
 
Session 3: October–December 2024
Course starts October 7
Registration closes on October 14th.
Examination Dates: December 4th or December 7th, 2024.
 
Benefits of JD-Next

JD-Next is an innovative law school learning program designed to measure what you can do versus what you may already know. Why JD-Next?

• Effective preparation of all populations of students for success in JD programs by providing foundational knowledge and skills.
• Reduces potential race and class disparities in admissions testing and law school preparation.
• Builds student confidence in succeeding in tests and law school.
• Creates a valid and reliable predictor of performance in law school.