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+)