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This lesson addresses the most common questions candidates and parents have about the LNAT. If you have read the previous nine lessons, you will already know many of these answers — but having them gathered in one place is a useful reference.
No. You can only sit the LNAT once per admissions cycle. If you are unhappy with your score, you cannot retake it within the same cycle. However, if you reapply the following year, you must sit the LNAT again — your previous score is not carried forward.
This depends on which universities you are applying to:
| Situation | Recommended Test Date |
|---|---|
| Applying to Oxford or Cambridge | Late September — early October (must be sat by 15 October) |
| Applying to LSE | November — early December (LSE recommends sitting by 31 December) |
| Applying to other LNAT universities only | November — mid-January (must be sat by ~25 January) |
General advice: Sit the test as early as you feel prepared. This avoids the stress of last-minute scheduling and ensures you get a test slot at a convenient centre.
Yes, subject to availability. You can reschedule through your Pearson VUE account, provided you do so at least 48 hours before your original test date. There is no additional fee for rescheduling, but the new date must fall within the testing window.
If you do not attend your booked test (a "no-show"), you forfeit the fee and your test opportunity. You may be able to book a new slot within the same testing window if slots are available, but you will need to pay again.
Yes. During registration, you select the LNAT universities you are applying to. Only those universities receive your score and essay. You can update your university choices before you sit the test, but once the test is completed, your choices are locked.
No. The LNAT is designed to test critical thinking, analytical reasoning, and persuasive writing. No knowledge of law, legal terminology, or any specific academic subject is required. The passages cover a wide range of general topics.
Passages cover a broad range of subjects, including:
Typically 600–900 words each. There are 12 passages in total.
Yes. You can navigate freely within Section A — moving forwards, backwards, flagging questions, and changing answers. However, once you move to Section B, you cannot return to Section A.
An on-screen calculator is available through the Pearson VUE interface, but it is not needed for the LNAT. The test does not involve any mathematical calculations.
No. There is no penalty for incorrect answers in Section A. You should always answer every question, even if you need to guess.
This depends on your target universities:
| Target | Approximate Competitive Score |
|---|---|
| Oxford, Cambridge | 27+ (ideally 29+) |
| UCL, KCL, LSE | 25+ |
| Bristol, Durham | 23+ |
| Glasgow, SOAS | 22+ |
The average score across all candidates is typically 21–22 out of 42.
You see your Section A score immediately on screen after completing the test at the Pearson VUE centre. Your score is also sent automatically to the universities you listed during registration.
No. Section B is not centrally scored. Your essay is forwarded to each university you applied to, and each university assesses it according to its own criteria. You will not receive any score or feedback on your essay from the LNAT.
Your LNAT score is valid for one admissions cycle only. If you reapply the following year, you must sit the LNAT again.
No. Section A is computer-marked with objectively correct answers. There is no scope for remarking or appeal.
You can apply for access arrangements through LNATSEN. Common adjustments include extra time (typically 25%), rest breaks, modified screen settings, a separate room, or a reader/scribe. Apply as early as possible, as processing can take several weeks.
Typically, you need:
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