Official JD-Next links: registration, dates, scoring and accepting schools
Links first checked October 12, 2026 and rechecked October 20, 2026. We are not affiliated with JD-Next, Aspen Publishing or the ABA. JD-Next is run by Aspen Publishing, a UWorld company.
JD-Next is run by Aspen Publishing, and law schools need an ABA variance to admit applicants on JD-Next alone. These official JD-Next links cover everything you’ll need: course dates and pricing for every 2026-27 session, registration on Aspen’s store, the test format and score report, the variance school list, the ABA’s own variance decisions, and fee help through the LexisNexis waiver.
| What you need | Where | Run by |
|---|---|---|
| JD-Next home page | jdnext.org | JD-Next |
| Session dates, deadlines and prices | Pre-law advisor page and Learn more | JD-Next |
| Register ($399 early, $459 standard, $499 late) | Aspen Publishing store | Aspen Publishing |
| Test format and scoring | Format and scoring | JD-Next |
| Sample questions and score report | Sample questions and reading your score | JD-Next |
| Schools that accept it | Variance school list | Aspen Publishing |
| How schools without a variance can admit you | School FAQ (Interpretation 503-3) | JD-Next |
| ABA variance decisions | ABA public notices | ABA |
| Fee waiver | LexisNexis fee waiver | JD-Next |
| Help and FAQs | Student FAQs | JD-Next |
Pages run by JD-Next, Aspen Publishing and the ABA, checked October 20, 2026.
How to use these official JD-Next links
- Before you register: check the variance school list and each school’s own admissions page; the ABA’s notices show variances granted since the list was last updated.
- Before you pay: check the session dates; the next course starts December 7, 2026, and early registration ends November 6 or 7 (sources differ), so register by November 6 to be safe.
- If cost is a barrier: apply for the LexisNexis fee waiver before you register.
- After the exam: read the score report page so you know what schools will see.
Common questions about official JD-Next sources
Where do I register for JD-Next?
On Aspen Publishing’s store, which handles JD-Next registration.
Where is the official list of schools?
Aspen Publishing keeps a variance school list, and the ABA publishes its variance decisions; confirm each school’s current policy on its own site.
Can schools without a variance accept JD-Next?
JD-Next’s school FAQ says they may use ABA Interpretation 503-3 to admit applicants with only a JD-Next score.
Where are the official dates?
On JD-Next’s pre-law advisor page, which lists every session’s start date, deadlines, exam dates and score release.