As a high-stakes exam, JD-Next measures your learning potential, not just your cognitive assets.
How is the JD-Next Exam Different?Â
JD-Next is the leader in measuring a student’s ability to learn. The program is designed to reduce or eliminate score gaps to achieve more equitable and balanced test results for all individuals, regardless of your race, gender, economic standing, or even your undergraduate background.Â
How?
Rather than trying to measure abstract and general cognitive assets that students will bring to law school, we provide the opportunity to learn actual law school skills in a structured and supportive environment.
As the California Association of Black Lawyers has written to deans, "JD-Next will not only ensure diversity in our law schools but also in our profession and the judiciary."Â
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."
JD-Next Exam Format and LengthÂ
The JD-Next Exam strictly aligns with the course curriculum, so it tests you on what you’ve learned during the included course.
Exam Facts
80
questions
in multiple-choice format
4
hours
to complete JD-Next exam*
(essay and multiple-choice)
30
minute essay
Ungraded, but used as a timed, secured writing sample in applications
400-1,000
range of score
Each score will be given as a percentile rank compared to other test takers
*There is a 10-minute intermission midway through the exam
Accessibility and Accommodation Information
Aspen Publishing and JD-Next are committed to your success in our program. Learn more about Accommodation resources and how we can help you succeed in our program.
Questions About the Exam?
Aspen Publishing and JD-Next are committed to your success. For any questions regarding the JD-Next Program, please email jd.next@aspenpublishing.com.