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The National Admissions Test for Law (LNAT) is a test that includes two sections:
- Section A. This is composed of 10 sub-sections, with 2 to 4 multiple choice questions in each. In a sub-section you are presented with a lengthy piece of prose (approx. 500-700 words) and are asked a series of questions about the arguments, assumptions and inferences contained in it. This part of the test requires strong verbal comprehension skills and the ability to reason clearly and logically.
- Section B. This part of the test is an essay. You are asked to write for 40 minutes on one of five topics. For example, in the current practice test one of the questions is: Sport is ‘war minus the shooting’. Do you agree? This part of the test requires well reasoned and structured arguments supported by relevant evidence.
How long does it take? The time allowed is 120 minutes (80 minutes for Section A and 40 minutes for Section B).
How are the results reported? The LNAT result for Section-A is a score out of 30. There is no ‘result’ for the essay, which is not marked, but is stored on computer and can be read by admissions tutors.
Who uses it? The Universities of Birmingham, Bristol, Cambridge, Durham, Exeter, Glasgow, Manchester Metropolitan, Nottingham, Oxford, and Kings College and University College, London, all use the LNAT to help in the selection of law students.
How do I take it? The test is administered by computer at test centres throughout the UK. You book a test session and a fee is charged.
How can I prepare?
- Basic preparation. Some extremely good quality practice material is supplied on the LNAT website. This is in the form of an onscreen practice test which is also available in a paper-and-pencil (pdf) format. Read the hints & tips on the website and start your preparation with this test.
- Advanced preparation. The LNAT is similar to a test used in the US called the Law Schools Admissions Test (LSAT). You will find a good deal of useful information on the Law School Admission Council (LSAC) website, look in ‘Downloadable Forms, Guidelines & Checklists’. The LSAT section includes a preparation guide and a complete sample test (pdf format).
The LNAT also has some features in common with the test used to select students for postgraduate business courses. If you would like to practice your comprehension skills try looking at the Advanced Reading Comprehension section of the Graduate Management Admissions Test (GMAT) practice website.
- Additional brain warm-up. If you want to give your brain an extra workout try the Verbal Reasoning test available via the practice tests page.
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