Question 1

When do LNAT results come out?

Accepted Answer

Universities can download a Section A score from 21 October for tests sat from 1 September to 20 October, and within about 24 hours after later tests. Candidates who sit on or before 26 January are emailed in mid-February; later sittings are emailed in mid-August. That email has the Section A score out of 42 and the cohort average. The essay is read by the universities. The consortium does not publish an exact day. Timing is on lnat.ac.uk and rubricmark.com/lnat.

Question 2

What is a good LNAT score?

Accepted Answer

Section A is marked out of 42. The consortium does not set a pass mark, and each university decides how the score sits with the essay and the rest of the application. Oxford’s published law admissions figures for 2025–26 were 24.94 for applicants, 29.37 for candidates shortlisted, and 30.48 for offers. Compare a score on rubricmark.com/lnat.

Question 3

What is the LNAT?

Accepted Answer

The Law National Aptitude Test does not test legal knowledge. Section A is 42 multiple-choice questions on 12 argumentative passages (95 minutes); Section B is one essay from three prompts (40 minutes). Participating UK law schools use it in admissions.

Question 4

Is the LNAT essay scored?

Accepted Answer

Section A is scored out of 42 with no negative marking. Section B is not centrally scored — universities read your essay alongside your Section A score, so structure and a clear stance matter.

Question 5

Which universities require LNAT?

Accepted Answer

The LNAT consortium lists Bristol, Durham, Glasgow, King’s College London, LSE, Cambridge, Oxford, SOAS, UCL, Singapore University of Social Sciences, and IE University. Confirm the course page and lnat.ac.uk before you apply. RubricMark practice for the timed paper and the essay is at rubricmark.com/lnat.

Question 6

Where can I find LNAT practice tests?

Accepted Answer

Sit a timed LNAT practice test on RubricMark: Section A critical reading on the exam clock, then Section B writing marked after you draft. Sample papers are also on lnat.ac.uk.

Question 7

Are these like real LNAT questions?

Accepted Answer

Section A is exam-style critical reading on the 42-question / 95-minute clock. Section B essays are marked after you write. Official sample papers are on lnat.ac.uk.

Question 8

How does RubricMark help with LNAT prep?

Accepted Answer

Take Section A on a computer clock, then write Section B and get criterion marks after you draft. Repair weak structure, then sit again.

Question 9

Can I try LNAT practice on RubricMark?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Try the sample on this page, then create an account to sit timed Section A drills and Section B writing on Practice Hub.

LNAT practice test — Section A and essay

LNAT practice test — Section A & essay | RubricMark

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