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I've Been Where You Are
I remember being seventeen, sat at the kitchen table with my mum, laptop open, trying to figure out how on earth I was supposed to prepare for the LNAT.
We'd found the official website. Okay, so there are two sections. Multiple choice and an essay. Right. And then... what? Download two practice tests and hope for the best?
The advice online was either vague ("just read more") or alarmist ("this test will make or break your application"). Tutoring companies quoted thousands without explaining what you'd actually get.
If you're feeling like nobody's given you a straight answer about how this actually works, it's because most of the information out there is genuinely unhelpful.
Now, with law degrees from Oxford and Assas, plus four years of tutoring behind me, here's what I wish someone had told me.
What is the LNAT?
By this point in your research, I'm sure you've come across the test before! Here's a quick refresher and an overview of what the LNAT actually tests.
Structure
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Section A - 42 questions, 95 minutes. Questions test comprehension, inference, identification of assumptions, and analysis of reasoning
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Section B - 1 essay, 40 minutes. Questions test the ability to formulate a clear and logical argument.
Scoring
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Section A is scored out of 42: one mark per question.
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Section B is marked internally, according to each university's mark scheme.
Schools
The LNAT is required for the following universities:
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University of Oxford
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University of Cambridge
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Durham University
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King's College London
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University College London
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London School of Economics
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University of Bristol
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University of Glasgow
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SOAS University of London
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Jindal Global University
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Singapore University of Social Sciences
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IE University (accepted but not required)
What am I actually being tested on?
The LNAT doesn't test legal knowledge and, unlike school exams, it is not content-based. There is no 'set curriculum' to memorise. Rather, it tests the types of skills that predict success in legal education and practice.
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Critical reading — Can you understand complex arguments quickly and accurately?
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Logical reasoning — Can you identify conclusions, spot assumptions, and evaluate whether evidence supports claims? Can you follow and apply rules of inference or analogical reasoning?
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Argument analysis — Can you recognise logical flaws and distinguish strong arguments from weak ones?
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Persuasive writing — Can you construct their own coherent argument under time pressure, addressing counter arguments effectively?
These are skills, not knowledge. That distinction matters enormously for preparation, as the correct answers and mark schemes are tailored to these skills. So, just because you write good essays or coursework, does not mean that you are guaranteed a high Section B score unless you understand how to adapt your essay writing to the demands of the test.
Key Takeaway: You cannot revise for the LNAT using the same methods that you use to revise for A-Levels or IB.
There's no content to memorise, no facts to recall. It tests skills, and skills need practice, rather than theory only. You wouldn't expect to pass your driving test by studying the Highway Code and never getting behind the wheel. Same principle here. You have to do it, repeatedly, with feedback, until the way of thinking and reasoning becomes automatic.
So, how should I revise?
People revise very differently. Just because you are starting later, or don't do every single practice test does not mean you cannot achieve a good score. That said, here's my advice.
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Practice, Practice, Practice
Two official practice tests isn't enough. You need dozens of passages, hundreds of questions to build recognition and understanding. Start slow, then move on to exam conditions.
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Feedback on Essays
You can't always see your own blind spots. Every essay needs to be read by someone who knows exactly what markers of your target university wants and can tell you specifically what's missing.
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Learn and Master the Skills
Memorised shortcuts fall apart under pressure. Actual reasoning doesn't. Learn to read actively, spot assumptions, break down arguments into their constituent parts and to evaluate flaws.
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Consistency over time
Five hours a week for three to five months will allow you to balance your A-Levels, social life and extra-curricular commitments rather than a nine hour daily sprint in the week prior to the test.
Here's how we do it
The common myth that 'you cannot revise for the LNAT' stems from the fact that most students have never studied for a test that does not test knowledge of content (such as at A-Level), but rather the application of skills.
We start with the skills that are tested, then practice, practice, practice.
LNAT
The LNAT isn't an IQ test, or even a test about the law. It tests a very specific skill set that can be taught and improved. We start with logical reasoning, then move onto specific skills and strategies for all question types in Section A and Section B.
How we prepare students:
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1-2-1 Tutoring
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3x per week Live Lessons with an expert tutor on Zoom - covering essay planning, specific question types and logical reasoning
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50+ video lessons breaking down every question type
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50+ practice essays with comments
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50 full practice tests with detailed explanations (that's over 2000 questions!)
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Expert essay feedback with swift turnarounds
Four Tiers of Support
Self-Prep
£95
/month
For students who need access to top tier materials
Full video curriculum of 100+ lessons
20 Full Practice Tests with detailed explanations
Template Study Plan
Access to our general resource library advice articles
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£195
/month
Everything in Self-Prep
and...
Advanced resource library, including marked personal statements, Section B essays and Interview prep
50 Full Practice Tests with detailed explanations
2 Expert Reviews per month - Personal Statement or Section B Essay, 48h turnaround
Guided
Prep
£450
/month
Everything in Self-Prep Plus and...
8 live classes per month with an expert tutor (with access to recordings)
4 Expert reviews per month - Personal Statement or Section B Essay, 24h turnaround
20-minute consultation following diagnostic test with a personalised study plan
Bespoke
Prep
£1500
/month
Everything in Guided Prep and...
2h 1-2-1 tuition per week
Bespoke curriculum, tailored to target universities and interests
Direct messaging access to personal tutor
Full strategy application support
Weekly reports to parents
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