Which Universities Require the LNAT

Not all UK universities require the LNAT for Law admissions. Currently, nine UK universities and a small number of international institutions require the test. Each university uses LNAT scores differently, so understanding their individual approaches is essential for making strategic application choices.

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The Nine UK Universities

As of the 2025/26 admissions cycle, the following universities require the LNAT:

1. University of Oxford — BA Jurisprudence

Detail	Information
Programme	BA Jurisprudence (3 years)
UCAS deadline	15 October
LNAT deadline	Must be sat by 15 October (in same year as UCAS deadline)
How Oxford uses LNAT	Section A score used for shortlisting; Section B essay read by admissions tutors
Interview	Yes — all shortlisted candidates are interviewed
Typical competitive Section A score	27+ (ideally 29+)

Oxford uses the LNAT as part of a holistic assessment. A strong Section A score helps you get shortlisted for interview, and your Section B essay is read carefully by tutors. However, the interview is the most important part of the Oxford admissions process — a high LNAT score alone is not sufficient.

Key Point: Oxford has the earliest LNAT deadline (15 October). If you are applying to Oxford, you must sit the LNAT earlier than applicants to other universities.

2. University of Cambridge — BA Law

Detail	Information
Programme	BA Law (3 years)
UCAS deadline	15 October
LNAT deadline	Must be sat by 15 October
How Cambridge uses LNAT	Both Sections A and B are used; essays are marked centrally at Cambridge
Interview	Yes — shortlisted candidates are interviewed
Typical competitive Section A score	27+

Cambridge uses both sections of the LNAT. Notably, Cambridge marks all Section B essays centrally — this is one of the most thorough uses of the essay component among LNAT universities.

3. University College London (UCL) — LLB Law

Detail	Information
Programme	LLB Law (3 years); LLB Law with a Year Abroad (4 years)
UCAS deadline	31 January
LNAT deadline	Sit by 25 January
How UCL uses LNAT	Primarily uses Section A scores; essay may be considered for borderline candidates
Interview	No
Typical competitive Section A score	25+

UCL places significant weight on Section A scores and typically uses them to differentiate between applicants with similar academic profiles.

4. King's College London (KCL) — LLB Law

Detail	Information
Programme	LLB Law (3 years)
UCAS deadline	31 January
LNAT deadline	Sit by 25 January
How KCL uses LNAT	Section A score is a key factor in admissions decisions
Interview	No
Typical competitive Section A score	24+

KCL uses the LNAT score as part of a holistic assessment alongside academic grades, personal statement, and reference.

5. London School of Economics (LSE) — LLB Law

Detail	Information
Programme	LLB Law (3 years)
UCAS deadline	31 January
LNAT deadline	Sit by 31 December for guaranteed equal consideration
How LSE uses LNAT	Primarily uses Section A scores; essay typically only assessed for applicants with less well-known qualifications
Interview	No
Typical competitive Section A score	25+

LSE focuses heavily on Section A performance. The essay is generally only reviewed in specific circumstances, such as when an applicant holds qualifications that are less familiar to the admissions team.

Note: LSE has its own LNAT deadline of 31 December — earlier than the 25 January deadline that applies to most other January-deadline universities.

6. University of Bristol — LLB Law