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What does the LNAT test you on?

ogn0809
Aug 4
2 min read

By Olivia Nichols


 

 

 

LNAT applications are now open and if your feeling daunted by what is to come, allow me to ease your mind. Though you may have applied for the LNAT, arranged your test time- you may be staring at that date, lost for where to start and how to study for the admissions test.

 

 

 

What is the LNAT?

 

The LNAT is the ‘law national aptitude test’ which is a fancy way of saying a test about how well you can understand text and reason your points. The lnat is split into two sections - A and B (fairly easy to remember) the first section (A) is a series of 42 multiple choice questions. You will be given around 12 extracts (maximum three paragraphs long) and you will be asked approximately 4 questions on each. There are varying types of questions, the two main categories are logical reasoning and reading comprehension. In the second section (B) you will be asked to write an essay with a choice of one out of three possible questions. You will receive a mark for your section A results however universities will personally mark your essay.




 

What universities require the LNAT?

 

 

 

 

The important thing to note is that not every university requires you to take the LNAT, the only universities that require one is:

 

  • Oxbridge

  • LSE

  • Glasgow

  • Durham

  • KCL

  • UCL

  • Bristol

  • SOAS Univeristy of London

 

Furthermore, there are some LNAT universities who don’t place too much value on the essay such as LSE and Bristol, however for Oxbridge the essays are used to compare prospective students.

 

How to prepare for the LNAT?

 

 

 

Some universities insist you cannot revise for these tests, but I refuse to believe that. It is clear that the measure for success is your reading comprehension skills and you essay skills, these do not have a ceiling and can be worked on to improve your outcomes. I recommend reading: cases, academic books, even novels can help you to tighten your reading speed and train your brain to be able to understand text. And practice! The LNAT website has 2 practice tests available, complete them under timed conditions and learn from your mistakes.

 

For the essay it can be harder since you won’t be given a mark, so my advice is as follows:

 

  • Be clear

  • Don’t perform intelligence with fancy words, instead genuinely explain your stance

  • Plan your essay for 5-10 minutes before hand

  • Stay focused on the question

  • Don’t waffle

  • Always explain yourself.

 

The applications are now open so book yourself into your nearest test centre and good luck, you have 2 hours and 15 minutes in total.

 

If you wish to complete the practice test, use this link:

 

 

Goodluck,

 

Olivia.

 

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