The Law National Aptitude Test (LNAT)
The Law National Aptitude Test (LNAT)
An Overview of the Aptitude Test Required for Some Undergraduate Law Degrees
What is the LNAT?
The LNAT (Law National Aptitude Test) is an online exam required by some universities as part of their law course application process. It was created to assess the core skills needed to succeed as a law student such as comprehension, critical thinking, and reasoning rather than testing legal knowledge.
Universities use LNAT results alongside other selection methods, including predicted A-Level grades, personal statements, and interviews, to help decide which candidates to shortlist.
Which universities require the LNAT?
For the 2025 entry, 11 universities use the LNAT (Law National Aptitude Test) as a compulsory part of their application process. Below is a breakdown of the universities and the courses that require it.
| UK Universities | Courses Requiring LNAT |
|---|---|
| University of Bristol | LLB Law; LLB Law and French; LLB Law and German; LLB Law and Spanish |
| Durham University | LLB Law; LLB Law with Foundation |
| University of Glasgow | Scots Law LLB; Common Law LLB; Common Law LLB + LLM; all combined programmes |
| King’s College London | LLB Law; Politics, Philosophy & Law LLB; English Law & French Law LLB; English Law & German Law LLB; English & Hong Kong Law LLB |
| London School of Economics | LLB Law |
| University of Cambridge | BA Law (Hons) |
| University of Oxford | BA Law (Jurisprudence); BA Law with European Law; BA Law with French, German, Italian, or Spanish Law |
| SOAS, University of London | LLB Law; all joint/combined law courses |
| University College London (UCL) | LLB Law; LLB Law for International Applicants; LLB Law with French, German, or Hispanic Law; Dual Degree in English & German Law |
International Universities
| Universities | Courses Requiring LNAT |
|---|---|
| Singapore University of Social Sciences (SUSS) | LLB Programme |
| IE School of Law (Segovia, Spain) | LLB Programme |
The LNAT Exam
The Law National Aptitude Test (LNAT) is an online exam lasting 2 hours and 15 minutes. It is split into two sections:
| Section A Multiple Choice (95 minutes) |
Section B Essay (40 minutes) |
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Important Note
LNAT scores are not graded by the test provider (Pearson VUE). Instead, results are sent directly to universities, each of which applies its own assessment and selection criteria.
How can I prepare?
There is only a limited amount of revision you can do before sitting the LNAT. However, it is strongly recommended that candidates complete practice papers to become familiar with the format of the test.
The LNAT service provides sample tests, essay questions, and suggested reading lists to help applicants prepare. These resources can be accessed directly through the official LNAT website
Applying to take the LNAT
Details on how to register, pay, and sit the test can be found on the official LNAT website.