JD-Next scores: how they work and when you get them
JD-Next reports a scaled score from 400 to 1,000 in 10-point steps, with a percentile from 1 to 99 comparing you with other test takers. There’s no pass mark. You get your score about three weeks after the test, then choose which law schools to send it to; three reports are included in the registration price.
Source: JD-Next, Test Format and Scoring and course dates pages. Checked October 12, 2026. JD-Next doesn’t publish average scores or a percentile table on these pages.
What your score report shows
- Your scaled score and percentile.
- Performance by topic, shown with star ratings for each learning objective. JD-Next says these are for your own improvement and aren’t used for admissions or financial decisions.
- Guidance for schools on how the score predicts law school performance.
Score release dates
| Test window | Score release |
|---|---|
| February 9 or 13, 2027 | Week of March 8, 2027 |
| April 29 to May 1, 2027 | Week of May 24, 2027 |
| July 29 to 31, 2027 | Week of August 23, 2027 |
| November 4 to 6, 2027 | Week of November 29, 2027 |
From JD-Next’s 2026 and 2027 course dates.
The November 17 or 21, 2026 test window releases scores the week of December 14, 2026. After you choose schools, JD-Next says your report reaches their admissions portals within days.
Common questions
What's a good JD-Next score?
JD-Next doesn’t publish an average on its scoring page. Check what each school you’re applying to expects, and use your percentile to see where you stand.
Can I convert a JD-Next score to an LSAT score?
Not officially. The scales are different, and JD-Next doesn’t publish a conversion to LSAT scores.