LNAT Preparation Classes

LNAT was developed by a consortium of UK universities as a way to assess a candidate’s potential to study law at the undergraduate level. It is designed to test verbal skills necessary for legal education, such as comprehension, interpretation, analysis, synthesis, induction, and deduction.

The LNAT is used alongside standard methods of selection such as A-Level (or their global equivalent) results, university applications, and admissions interviews, to give a more accurate and rounded impression of the student’s abilities. Note that the LNAT is not designed to replace regular school grades, and admissions committees will consider applications on a holistic basis.

Students must take the test in the UCAS year in which they are applying to university. Students can only sit the test once in the cycle (September to June), and results cannot be carried over from one year to the next.

That second point is worth emphasizing, as it means that timing is somewhat important. Students must ensure that they sit for the test early enough to make their application deadlines, but also be careful not to take it too early before they feel well-prepared. Because the LNAT can only be taken once per cycle, any student who wishes to try it a second time for a better score would have to wait until next year to reapply.

Read about the LNAT test dates here.

The LNAT is a fully-computerized test. It is a 2¼ hour test in two sections:

Only the multiple-choice reading comprehension questions in Section A contribute to the final score. Section A has a total of 42 questions, and unlike many other standardized assessments, the LNAT score report reflects the raw score out of 42 without any scaling. Typically, the average LNAT score across all candidates ranges from 19-22 annually. Successful applicants to Oxford usually score between 27-29 on average.

Section B involves an essay used to evaluate a student’s writing and argumentative skills; this section doesn’t receive a formal grade but is sent directly to universities for their admissions committees to assess. It’s crucial to remember that no score ensures an interview or offer as academic grades play a significant role in interview selection, and admissions tutors consider the entire application comprehensively.

For more information, read our in-depth guide to the LNAT score here.

While school-level qualifications such as A-levels and their global equivalents remain central to the selection process, applications to some law schools both in and out of UK require LNAT. LNAT is an admission requirement for the following UK universities. Besides LNAT, you still need to apply to the universities in the normal way through UCAS. Sitting for the test will not constitute application to any universities.

The LNAT must be taken by all applicants (UK, EU and overseas) to undergraduate law programmes at:

Refer to our List of Schools for detailed information on law programs, course codes, and the average LNAT scores required by each institution.

You have complete autonomy over how your sessions are structured. If you’re looking for flexibility without compromising your LNAT performance, this LNAT Individual Course will allow you to build your fully personalised study plan with your designated LNAT trainers. These individual sessions will help you to:

• Build a solid foundation & understanding of the LNAT curriculum
• Improve your weak areas
• Work on the application of concepts learnt
• Answer difficult questions
• Improve on your time management skills