The Law National Aptitude Test (LNAT)
London Law Tutor is a leading provider of top quality tutoring and preparation services for the LNAT. The LNAT is used as a benchmark by universities since it allows them to select students for their undergraduate law courses. The test does not test your knowledge of law or any other subject. It actually assesses your aptitude for the skills required to study law. Therefore, the LNAT simply allows universities to make fairer choices from the many highly-qualified applicants willing to join their undergraduate law programmes.
It is a two-part test: multiple choice questions based on passages of text, and an essay.
Section A: The first part is a computer-based multiple choice exam. You’ll be asked to read passages of text and answer questions that test your comprehension of them. Your scores from the multiple choice section of the test are checked by computer, and a mark out of 42 is created. This is known as your LNAT score.
This section consists of 42 multiple choice questions. The questions are based on 12 argumentative passages, with 3 or 4 multiple choice questions on each. You will be given 95 minutes to answer all of the questions.
You’ll be able to review your answers at any time during the 95 minutes, but you will not be able to return to the multiple choice section once you begin Section B.
Section B: In the second part of the test you will be asked to write one essay from a list of three proposed subjects. This section is not marked by the test centre and does not contribute to your LNAT score, but it is your opportunity to show your ability to construct a compelling argument and reach a conclusion.
In section B, you will have 40 minutes to answer one of three essay questions on a range of subjects to demonstrate your ability to argue economically and to come to a conclusion. You will need a good command of written English.
How we help you prepare
The LNAT rewards skills that can be learned: close reading, spotting assumptions, weighing arguments and writing a clear, balanced essay under time pressure. Our LNAT tutors include Oxford and Cambridge law graduates, some of whom scored in the top 0.5% of candidates, and they teach the techniques that make the difference.
Section A
- Reading argumentative passages quickly and accurately
- Recognising question types and common traps
- Timed practice across all 12 passages
Section B
- Planning an essay in minutes
- Building and testing an argument
- Writing a clear conclusion in 40 minutes
Beyond the LNAT
- Personal statements for law
- Oxbridge and university law interviews
- University application strategy
Which universities use the LNAT
The LNAT is required by a number of leading UK universities for undergraduate law, including Oxford, Cambridge, UCL, King's College London, LSE, Durham, Bristol and Glasgow. The list can change each year, so always check each university's current requirements and LNAT deadlines before you book your test.
Who our LNAT tutoring suits
- Sixth form and international students applying for undergraduate law
- Oxbridge applicants who also need interview practice
- Mature applicants and graduates applying for a law degree
- Students who want structured feedback on practice essays
A typical LNAT study plan
Most students prepare over eight to twelve weeks. Early sessions focus on reading arguments critically: finding the conclusion, the assumptions behind it and the evidence offered. Your tutor then introduces timed Section A practice, building towards complete tests of 42 questions in 95 minutes. Alongside this, you write practice essays on a range of topics, from politics and ethics to science and education, and receive detailed feedback on structure, balance and clarity.
In the final weeks you sit full mock tests under real conditions. For Oxford and Cambridge applicants, your tutor can then move straight on to interview preparation, using the same skills of close reading and reasoned argument that the LNAT tests.
How it works
- Tell us what you need. Request a quote or message us on WhatsApp with your course, modules and deadlines.
- Meet your tutor. We match you with a tutor who has excelled in the same course or exam and suits your learning style.
- Learn one to one. Sessions run online by Zoom or Microsoft Teams, or in person in London, at times that fit around your studies or work.
Frequently asked questions
Can you revise for the LNAT?
The LNAT does not test legal knowledge, but its skills can be practised. Regular timed practice and feedback on essays usually improves both scores and confidence.
How long is the LNAT?
The test lasts 2 hours 15 minutes: 95 minutes for 42 multiple choice questions on 12 passages, then 40 minutes for one essay from a choice of three.
Is the essay marked?
The essay does not count towards your LNAT score, but universities read it and may use it to compare applicants, so it matters.
When should I start preparing?
Most students start two to three months before their test date, which leaves time for practice tests and feedback on several essays.
Our minimum booking is normally 10 hours, and you can change tutor at any time. Request a quote or message us on WhatsApp to get started.
