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National Admissions Test for Law (LNAT)
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About this exam
The National Admissions Test for Law (LNAT) is an admissions test used by participating universities to help assess applicants for undergraduate law degrees. It is designed to test skills relevant to studying law, rather than knowledge of legal rules or prior law study. Applicants may need to sit it as part of their application, depending on their chosen universities and course. LNAT results are considered alongside other application information, and taking the test does not guarantee an offer.
The LNAT has two sections: a multiple-choice section based on passages and an essay section. The questions assess close reading, identifying an author’s main claim and purpose, judging whether an inference is supported, and analysing how evidence leads to conclusions. The essay asks you to develop a clear, reasoned response to a selected question. Preparation is mainly about careful reading, logical analysis and concise argument—not memorising legal facts. Check the official LNAT guidance and each university’s admissions requirements for the relevant application cycle.
How to prepare for the LNAT
- Review passage-comprehension skills: practise identifying main claims and authorial purpose, separating supported from unsupported inferences, and tracing how examples support conclusions.
- Use timed practice for both sections. For multiple-choice questions, base answers on the passage rather than outside assumptions; for the essay, plan a position, organise reasons and address a counterargument within the time available.
- Read the official LNAT guidance and check the admissions pages of your chosen universities for current requirements, registration information and how they use the test.
FAQ
Who has to take the LNAT?
Applicants need to take the LNAT when a participating university requires it for their chosen law course. Requirements can differ by university, course and applicant group, so check each university’s current admissions guidance.
What is the format of the LNAT?
The LNAT has a multiple-choice section based on reading passages and a separate essay section. Check the official LNAT website for the current format and test arrangements for your application cycle.
Do I need to know law to prepare for the LNAT?
No prior legal knowledge is required. Preparation should focus on reading arguments closely, evaluating evidence and inferences, and writing a clear, well-supported essay.