JD-Next

Aspen Publishing's JD-Next program offers a more inclusive and effective path for current and future legal professionals.

Get a glimpse of a typical law school class and acclimate to the unique process of studying the law with our self-paced, fully online course. The test at the end is designed to predict success in law school and can be submitted as part of your law school application. Additionally, if you're a paralegal looking to enhance your career, our course can provide you with the extra expertise, skills, and confidence needed to excel. Learn More

You will be supplied with all materials and cases needed, so there are no extra costs!  Your investment includes:  

• Access to 8-week course
• Lessons on how to analyze and brief case law, outline doctrines, apply law to hypotheticals, and more
• 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 test
• Detailed score report
• Send up to three score reports to schools of your choice 

2026 COURSE DATES

Session 1: February 2026 - April 2026
Course starts February 9th, 2026
Registration closes on February 13th, 2026
Examination Dates: April 14th or 18th, 2026

Session 2: June 2026 - August 2026
Course starts June 1st, 2026
Registration closes on June 5th, 2026
Examination Dates: August 4th or 8th, 2026

Session 3: September 2026 - November 2026
Course starts September 14th, 2026
Registration closes on September 18th, 2026
Examination Dates: November 17th or 21st, 2026

Session 4: December 2026 - February 2027
Course starts December 7th, 2026
Registration closes on December 11th, 2026
Examination Dates: February 9th or 13th, 2027

*A full refund will be provided for any written request received by 5pm US Eastern Time on the Friday immediately following the official start date of a JD-Next course. After that date and time, individuals who purchased JD-Next cannot be removed from the JD-Next course, and refunds will not be processed.*
 
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.