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

Course Pricing

• $349 up to 30 days before the cohort start date (15% off the full retail price)
• $399 after discount deadline passes

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 score report to schools of your choice 

2025 COURSE DATES

Session 1: May–July 2025
Course starts May 5
Registration closes on May 9th.
Examination Dates: July 8th or July 12th, 2025.
 
Session 2: June–August 2025
Course starts June 2
Registration closes on June 6th.
Examination Dates: August 5th or August 9th, 2025.

Session 3: September–November 2025
Course starts September 8
Registration closes on September 12th.
Examination Dates: November 12th or November 15th, 2025.

Session 4: December 2025-February 2026
Course starts December 1
Registration closes on December 5th.
Examination Dates: January 27th or January 31st, 2026.


*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.