What should you know about LNAT Test Preparation?

Preparing for LNAT 2024. It is never too early to start and it is a really good idea to get to grips with the path to the test – this handy guide talks you through the test process, giving advice on what you should be doing each month to get towards that final goal of smashing the exam. We will talk about preparation, registration, timed practice, the build up to the test and the day itself – everything you need to know for LNAT Preparation 2024!

LNAT Preparation Road Map 2024

April and May

• Start to have a think about which Universities you might apply to and what their LNAT requirements are.
• See our blog post: LNAT Scores Guide for a guide to LNAT Scores for UK Universities, this will help you get to grips with the scores needed for the LNAT and the different requirements of the different Universities.
• At this stage it is quite early in the day, so you don’t need to be taking lots of timed practice test, but it is a good idea to get familiar with what the test is about.
• This is also a good time to start picking up some LNAT Preparation habits, this includes reading newspapers and online articles on topics which can come up in the essay section of the exam (for example politics, law, media and education). Whilst your reading, reflect on what makes the writing effective and persuasive. The more you read the better you will write!

June and July

• Start Practicing with Multiple Choice Questions, Essay writing and getting more familiar with the test process and question types. 
• In June and July you can start to turn up the heat on your LNAT Preparation a bit.
• You should start to do enough questions that you are able to identify common question types and the strategy you need to use to tackle them.
• You should also practice turning your reading into essays, take some time to compare your essays with things you read, can you make your essays clearer, better structured or more considered?
• You might also want to get in touch with one of your teachers, and ask them if they wouldn’t mind reading over one of your LNAT essays and giving their feedback at the start of the School Year.

August

• You need to book your LNAT test in before mid January, unless you are applying to Oxford or Cambridge in which case you must sit your test before mid October (see the LNAT website for more dates info).
• Think about when you want to sit the test, pick a time where you don’t have too much going on beforehand, think about when you might be doing University interviews or mocks and avoid those times. You might want to pick a date that is just after a half term, this will give you the half term to revise, prepare and focus on the exam. You don’t want to be juggling the exam with other things!
• Once you have registered for the test and picked a test date, you can create a revision timetable. Find time in your schedule to complete tests and write essays, as well as to look over your work, give yourself feedback and make improvements. Reading is less important at this stage, but if you can find time it will be helpful, perhaps you could start reading the newspaper over breakfast, spotting writing techniques you can use in your essays. 
• Split up your revision according to what you need to improve on most. Remember some universities focus much more on section A than section B, you should adapt your timetable accordingly. LNAT Preparation should be personal to you and the universities you are applying to. It can be tempting to do the most practice on the things and topics you like, but these are often the things you are best at and likely to do well in anyway, instead, identify the areas you struggle with or dislike and practice them as much as possible to get them up to the standard of your strongest topics.

September – January

• Before your test you want to get in as much revision as possible. You should be at peak levels of LNAT Preparation.
• You should start doing tests under timed conditions and take the practice tests on the LNAT website to get used to the test format.
• You can also read over our LNAT Guidance and check that you are familiar with all the tips and tricks to boost your grades.
• On the day of your test, make sure you bring all of your documents (a full list is available on the LNAT website).
• Stay as calm as you can on the test day, being confident and careful will give you the best chance of getting a top score.
• Try and implement all the skills and tricks you have learnt in your preparation. Be strict with the time, keep an eye out for trick questions and common question types, write clearly and persuasively. 
• Be proud of yourself for making it through the test, good luck!

The LNAT can be confusing, it’s probably quite different from any tests you have done in the past. So, in this post, we are going to break down your LNAT FAQs from the test itself to registration, difficulty, practicing and how to get top marks. This LNAT FAQ’s Guide is split up into General (here we discuss what the LNAT is and why you need to take it), Registration (How to register, key dates, and when you should book your test in for), Scores (What the sections are out of, what counts as a good score, and how much your score matters) and Preparation (How to hit top marks and prepare yourself on test day).

General – LNAT FAQ’s

Q – What is the LNAT?

A- The LNAT is the Law National Aptitude Test. The test is made up of two parts: part A (42 Multiple Choice Questions) and part B (an essay). You have 95 minutes for section A and 40 minutes for section B.

Q- Why do I need to take the LNAT?

A – Some Universities require you to take the LNAT if you want to apply to their Law course. You can find out if your University requires the LNAT on their admissions page of their website, you can also check out our blog post on the Universities which require the LNAT.

Q- When do I need to take the LNAT?

A – You need to take the LNAT before mid-January for most Universities, and before mid-October for Oxford and Cambridge applications. You must complete the LNAT in your admissions cycle, so if you send off your UCAS application in October 2024 then you must sit your LNAT before mid January 2025. LNAT – How to prepare- practice test https://lnat.ac.uk/how-to-prepare/practice-test/.

Click here for LNAT Registration Dates and Deadlines

Q- Where do I take the LNAT?

A – You take the LNAT at a local test centre, once registration opens you will be able to check where your nearest test centre is located.

Registration – LNAT FAQ’s

Q – When do I need to book the LNAT?

A – Registration for booking the LNAT opens in August, as soon as it opens you can get your test booked in.

LNAT Registration Link

Q- I’ve done the LNAT before, do I need to take it again?

A- Yes, the LNAT only lasts for one admissions cycle so every time you enter a new admissions cycle you will need to redo the LNAT to apply to University, you can’t use your test result from last year.

Q- What date should I pick for my LNAT test?

A – Firstly, make sure to book before mid-October if you are an Oxbridge applicant and before mid January if you are a non Oxbridge applicant. You can pick any date that you would like, but it is best to pick a date where you don’t have too much going on in the week or two before the day, this will give you time to revise and focus on the test. It might be best to book the test for just after a half term, that way you will have a week to prepare beforehand. Also, make sure to avoid the dates around your school mocks, you don’t want to be focussing on mocks and LNAT together.

Summing up our advice for your LNAT Preparation

Don’t get stressed about preparing for the LNAT, starting early is great, but any practice that you do will help improve your score. You can shift this roadmap if you choose to sit your exam slightly later in the year. Keep an eye out for those important dates for registration and sitting the exam, and do your best to structure your revision and preparation to maximise your LNAT score!