How hard is the LNAT really?
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So Im thinking of apply for law at UCL,Kings, QMUL etc and they all want me to do the LNAT. Ive seen people say that its really difficult and you need alot of stamina but how difficult is it really? Is 1-1.5 months enough to prepare for it?
Reply 1
For me, the LNAT was really difficult because it is impossible to gauge how well I have done on it. Although my marks in practice tests have been good and above average, my current worry is that I've done something wrong, misread a question or answer etc. The exam is relatively long and you'll have to manage your time well (at about 8 minutes per passage I believe). The essay was the worst part for me as I'm not the strongest essay writer. 1-1.5 months is reasonable as long as you are putting a lot of effort into it.
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it is quite difficult, but one and a half month should be enough time to prepare - however, it may be a little difficult to prepare alongside your studies. i did my preparation in summer and did my exam the first week of september and still found it difficult.
Reply 3
Original post by Random3
So Im thinking of apply for law at UCL,Kings, QMUL etc and they all want me to do the LNAT. Ive seen people say that its really difficult and you need alot of stamina but how difficult is it really? Is 1-1.5 months enough to prepare for it?
Queen Mary's does not require LNAT! I took LNAT in early October and difficulty depends on the person. I spent about 2 months preparing and prep was going OK but I butchered the actual exam...probably because of nerves. I would say try look at the past papers or online questions and determine how much you find it difficulty wise. You can always apply to 2/3 LNAT unis and the rest non LNAT just in case. Also, essay is a good chance to better your exam if you are good at them.
I used arbitio to practice as its harder than the real exam so programmes you for more stamina. It is good, but can be demoralising. I can give you a 10% discount code if you would like.
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Original post by Random3
So Im thinking of apply for law at UCL,Kings, QMUL etc and they all want me to do the LNAT. Ive seen people say that its really difficult and you need alot of stamina but how difficult is it really? Is 1-1.5 months enough to prepare for it?
1 - 1.5 months is definitely enough time to prepare. Most people take around that time to prepare for the LNAT. Personally, my preparation spanned 15 weeks but I was quite inconsistent with it, as I had other priorities coming into September. Total I would say that there was about 11 weeks that I spent doing some form of preparation and maybe 6-8 of those were intensive weeks. Difficultly is relative. I struggled most with the MCQ section leading up to my actual LNAT, but I found that the real thing was a lot easier than some practice resources I had been using like Arbitio. Having only 4 answer options as opposed to 5 also made it feel easier. The essay section was a bit of a blur but not too difficult. I did struggle to reduce my words in time, but luckily I cut my essay down to 747 words just as I ran out of time. Nobody will sit the same LNAT as every test is randomised. Some people may get passages they find easier to comprehend than others. Some may get essay questions on topics that they are very knowledgeable about and others may get questions that they struggle with immensely. You do need a lot of stamina to prepare for it, especially now that we’re in the midst of the academic year. I found preparing in the summer a lot easier as I could really put all my energy into the LNAT, whereas coming back to school and juggling LNAT preparation, UCAS and schoolwork, I found it a lot harder to be consistent.
Reply 5
Original post by Random3
So Im thinking of apply for law at UCL,Kings, QMUL etc and they all want me to do the LNAT. Ive seen people say that its really difficult and you need alot of stamina but how difficult is it really? Is 1-1.5 months enough to prepare for it?
The multiple-choice question isn't hard. Through consistent practice, I achieved a 29. There are some great books you can use with many practice papers. Make sure to time yourself.
The essay can be tricky because the topic is unpredictable and sometimes includes something you know very little about. My advise is not to worry whether what you state is accurate but that it's rational and well-structured which is what they're essentially marking for.
Reply 6
Original post by Random3
So Im thinking of apply for law at UCL,Kings, QMUL etc and they all want me to do the LNAT. Ive seen people say that its really difficult and you need alot of stamina but how difficult is it really? Is 1-1.5 months enough to prepare for it?
It's very hard but 1.5 months is a good amount of time. That was the amount of time I took, I did 1-3 practice questions everyday using a mixture of textbook questions, practice questions from the official LNAT website and LNAT ninja. I wouldn't recommend textbooks however as they are much easier than the actual thing.
Do a few practice questions everyday, mark them and understand why you got them wrong and that should be good prep.
For the essay there are sample essays on the LNAT website and you can grab some off successful TSR people probably and get familiar with the structure. Write a few under timed conditions and try to get one marked by a teacher or someone else who is qualified.
Reply 7
Original post by Academic007
The multiple-choice question isn't hard. Through consistent practice, I achieved a 29. There are some great books you can use with many practice papers. Make sure to time yourself.
The essay can be tricky because the topic is unpredictable and sometimes includes something you know very little about. My advise is not to worry whether what you state is accurate but that it's rational and well-structured which is what they're essentially marking for.
The essay can be tricky because the topic is unpredictable and sometimes includes something you know very little about. My advise is not to worry whether what you state is accurate but that it's rational and well-structured which is what they're essentially marking for.
Respect your opinion but disagree, i scored 31 on the MCQ and i can confidently say the essay is much easier, it is 3 topics that are usually very broad and offer a wide scope, you can also plan out structure ahead of time as they usually follow a similar question type such as 'to what extent do you agree x'
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