LNAT
National Admissions Test for Law
Test Information:
The National Admissions Test for Law, LNAT is an on-screen test with two sections: a multiple-choice element (95 minutes) and an essay element (40 minutes).The test is designed to test intellectual abilities rather than knowledge of any specific subject.
The multiple-choice element consists of 12 argumentative passages with 3 or 4 multiple-choice questions on each, making a total of 42 questions in all, and is designed to test reading ability, understanding, powers of analysis and ability to make logical deductions from passages of text in formal English.
The essay element requires candidates to write a well-reasoned essay in English (500-600 words) on a topic chosen from a list. The essay should be written in full sentences, not notes or bullet points, and should not make use of idiosyncratic abbreviations or "txt" language. An ability to set out an argument in plain English is one of the things being tested. Candidates should demonstrate their ability to argue economically to a conclusion with a good command of written English.
Developed by the LNAT Consortium Ltd and Pearson VUE
Validation/reliability research by - HEIs using the test
Taken at - Pearson VUE Professional Centres throughout the UK/world
When - For candidates applying to study law from 2012, or for deferred entry in 2013, LNAT registration opens on 1 August 2011, and testing begins on 1 September 2011. Candidates should check the LNAT 2011/12 website for university-specific deadlines.
Duration - 2 hours 15 minutes
How much - UK/EU test centres £50; Test centres outside the EU £70
Fee reimbursement/bursary - Bursary available for UK/EU candidates. See LNAT website for details of eligibility and how to apply.
Test required by - Birmingham, Bristol, Durham, Glasgow, Kings College London, The University of Manchester, Nottingham, Oxford, University College London.
Website - www.lnat.ac.uk
to topWhere LNAT is used:
LNAT is required for admission to Law and some combinations of Law and other subjects at:
University of Birmingham
University of Bristol
Durham University
University of Glasgow
Kings College, London
The University of Manchester
University of Nottingham
University of Oxford
University College, London
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Reviewed and updated: June 2011