Oxbridge LNAT Section B Help

I need some advice on how I can prepare for section B, since writing essays aren't really my strong point.

I would appreciate if anyone can point me towards some resources or ways I can use to improve.

I'm currently sitting for my A levels privately so I do not have a tutor who can look through my written work too :frown:

TIA!!

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Anonymous #2

Original post by Anonymous

I need some advice on how I can prepare for section B, since writing essays aren't really my strong point.
I would appreciate if anyone can point me towards some resources or ways I can use to improve.
I'm currently sitting for my A levels privately so I do not have a tutor who can look through my written work too :frown:

TIA!!

Hello - no offense, but if essays aren't your strong suite, why pursue law? Everything you will do in law is essay-based, and that is why it is included in the admissions test; to ensure you are capable of dealing with the course

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nwar

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Original post by Anonymous

I need some advice on how I can prepare for section B, since writing essays aren't really my strong point.
I would appreciate if anyone can point me towards some resources or ways I can use to improve.
I'm currently sitting for my A levels privately so I do not have a tutor who can look through my written work too :frown:

TIA!!

Hi! I applied to study law for the 2024-2025 cycle while not doing a single essay subject at A level and did well in the LNAT, so this is based on my own experience : )

The best way to improve is by doing lots of essays. Pull up a Word or Google Docs page and turn the spell-checker off. Make sure you can see the word count. Practise sticking to the word count! You don't want to be fretting about it on the day because cutting down an essay to 750 words can actually be really difficult and time-consuming. You only have 40 minutes. Make sure you keep a timer and stick to it. Aim to leave 1-2 minutes for spell-check.

Ask ChatGPT to generate three essay questions for LNAT Section B. Alternatively, find debate motions from general debating competitions (e.g. Cambridge Union) and use those as essays. The LNAT essay will always be a debate-y topic. Even if you don't have teachers, you can always ask other people to read it, e.g. family members (though they might hate you for it). Plan essays too! Always tackle the strongest counterarguments instead of just having counterarguments for the sake of it. Your essay is a chance to answer the question persuasively, convincing a reader that your arguments are more powerful and hence, your 'side' is right.

This was the best resource for the LNAT (both Section A and B), insanely helpful: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9ENQwTVlhsI&t=7s
Best of luck!

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Anonymous #1

Original post by Anonymous

Hey, thanks for the reply! Although essays aren't my strong point, I'm not soo weak in it that it becomes a problem. I just want to improve on it.

I sat the LNAT before as a trial run (and got a great score for section A), however I don't have an official score for the essay (since I didn't apply to Oxbridge or anywhere else).

This is why I want to work on section B as much as possible to make sure my application is competitive in this aspect :smile:

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lollipoplollling

Original post by Anonymous

I need some advice on how I can prepare for section B, since writing essays aren't really my strong point.
I would appreciate if anyone can point me towards some resources or ways I can use to improve.
I'm currently sitting for my A levels privately so I do not have a tutor who can look through my written work too :frown:

TIA!!

do lots of essay plans too! i did a lot of essay plans and practises; you can DM me to send you an example! :smile:

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