How to register for JD-Next
You register for a JD-Next session through Aspen Publishing’s store. Register by the early deadline for $399; standard registration is $459 until the final deadline, and late registration in the first five days of the course is $499. The next session starts December 7, 2026, with the early price ending November 6 or 7.
From JD-Next’s course dates and pricing and Aspen Publishing’s JD-Next store page. Checked October 12, 2026.
Check that your law schools accept JD-Next and which session they'll consider for your entering year.
If cost is a barrier, look at JD-Next's LexisNexis fee waiver and Impact Scholarship before you pay.
Buy the session on Aspen Publishing's store. Each price lasts until 11:59 pm Eastern on its deadline.
About 6-10 hours a week for 8 weeks, with lessons, quizzes and a mid-course exam.
Take the 4-hour online exam in your session's test window; scores are released about three to four weeks later, and three score reports are included.
Prices and deadlines when you register for JD-Next
| Registration | Price | December 7, 2026 session | February 22, 2027 session |
|---|---|---|---|
| Early | $399 | By November 6 or 7 (sources differ) | By January 23, 2027 |
| Standard | $459 | Until December 11 | Until February 26, 2027 |
| Late | $499 ($459 + $40 administration fee) | First five days of the course | First five days of the course |
From JD-Next’s pre-law advisor page and Aspen Publishing’s store, checked October 19, 2026. Each price lasts until 11:59 pm Eastern on its deadline.
Every price includes the eight-week course, materials, the admissions exam and three score reports. Fee help is available through JD-Next’s LexisNexis fee waiver and Impact Scholarship; see our free JD-Next resources page.
Refunds and deadlines
- Full refund on a written request received by 5 pm Eastern on the Friday after the course starts, per Aspen Publishing.
- Late registrants have a $50 administrative fee deducted from refunds.
- Early registration for the December 7, 2026 session: jdnext.org says November 7, Aspen’s store says November 6, so register by November 6 to be safe.
Common questions
How many schools can I send my score to?
Three score reports are included in the registration price.
When is the deadline to register?
For the December 7, 2026 session, by November 6 to be sure of the $399 price; standard registration runs to December 11, and late registration in the first five days of the course costs $499.
Can I get a refund?
Yes, by written request by 5 pm Eastern on the Friday after the course starts; late registrants have a $50 fee deducted.
Do I need anything to register?
No. JD-Next’s pages don’t list a degree or test prerequisite for the course.
We first checked these sources on October 12, 2026 and rechecked them on October 19, 2026. MockTestPrep is independent and is not affiliated with JD-Next or Aspen Publishing.