JD-Next dates and deadlines for 2026-27: every session
Last checked October 22, 2026 · Sources: JD-Next’s 2026 and 2027 course dates and pricing; Aspen Publishing’s store for the December 2026 early deadline. Each price lasts until 11:59 pm Eastern on its deadline date.
JD-Next dates follow four sessions a year. The next course starts December 7, 2026: register by November 6 to be sure of the $399 early price, with a final deadline of December 11, an exam on February 9 or 13, 2027, and scores the week of March 8, 2027. After that, sessions start February 22, May 24, August 30 and December 6, 2027.
JD-Next session calendar
| Course starts | Early ($399) by | Final registration | Exam | Scores released |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 7, 2026 | November 6, 2026 (to be safe) | December 11, 2026 | February 9 or 13, 2027 | Week of March 8, 2027 |
| February 22, 2027 | January 23, 2027 | February 26, 2027 | April 29 to May 1, 2027 | Week of May 24, 2027 |
| May 24, 2027 | April 24, 2027 | May 28, 2027 | July 29 to 31, 2027 | Week of August 23, 2027 |
| August 30, 2027 | See JD-Next | See JD-Next | See JD-Next | See JD-Next |
| December 6, 2027 | See JD-Next | See JD-Next | See JD-Next | See JD-Next |
From JD-Next’s 2026 and 2027 course dates. Early registration is $399, standard $459 until the final deadline, and late registration (first 5 days of the course) $499.
Which session to pick
- Work back from your applications: scores arrive about three to four weeks after the exam, and each course runs eight weeks before that.
- For fall 2027 entry: the December 2026 or February 2027 sessions give scores in March or May 2027; check each school’s deadline.
- Register early: the $399 early price saves $60 against standard and $100 against late registration.
- Check the deadline twice: for December 2026, JD-Next’s page says November 7 and Aspen’s store says November 6.
Sessions that have closed
The September 14, 2026 session closed to registration on September 18; its exam is November 17 or 21, 2026, with scores the week of December 14, 2026. Earlier 2026 sessions started February 9 and June 1.
Common questions about JD-Next dates
When is the next JD-Next session?
December 7, 2026, with registration closing December 11 and early pricing ending November 6 or 7 (sources differ).
How many JD-Next sessions are there a year?
Four: in 2027 they start February 22, May 24, August 30 and December 6.
When do JD-Next scores come out?
About three to four weeks after the exam; for the December 2026 session, the week of March 8, 2027.
Can I join after the course starts?
Yes, in the first five days of the course, at the late price of $499 ($459 plus a $40 administration fee).