Common Essay Topics and How to Approach Them

While you cannot predict the exact questions that will appear in your Section B, the LNAT draws from a consistent range of topic areas. Familiarising yourself with these areas and developing a repertoire of approaches will give you confidence regardless of which questions you face.

This lesson covers the most common topic categories, typical question styles, and sample outlines to show how you might approach each one.

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Topic Area 1: Ethics and Morality

Typical Questions

• "Is it ever morally justifiable to break the law?"
• "Should we prioritise the welfare of the majority over the rights of the individual?"
• "Does the end justify the means?"

How to Approach Ethics Questions

Ethics questions require you to engage with fundamental moral principles. The key is to avoid purely emotional responses and instead ground your argument in reasoning.

Sample outline — "Is it ever morally justifiable to break the law?"