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LNAT
The law aptitude test used by a group of leading UK universities.
- Who sits it
- Applicants to law degrees at participating UK universities.
- When it happens
- Autumn or winter of your application year.
- Preparation time
- 4 to 8 weeks of reading and practice essays.
- How often
- Once per application cycle.
- Cost
- Around 75–120 GBP depending on test centre.
What the exam is like
Multiple-choice comprehension and argument section plus a written essay.
Stage by stage
1
Register and book a test slot
2
Sit the multiple-choice section
3
Write the essay
4
Universities receive the results directly
How the mark is used
Score out of 42 on the multiple-choice part; the essay is read by admissions tutors.