The LNAT tests your verbal reasoning skills, your ability to interpret information, and your analytical abilities.
You need to take the LNAT if you are applying for:
- Law
You must be registered in advance and the LNAT has earlier registration deadlines and different arrangements than other Cambridge admissions assessments.
You can register for the LNAT from 1 August to 15 September 2024. The test can be taken from 1 September 2024.
For 2025 entry, you need to take the LNAT by 15 October 2024. If you are applying to Hughes Hall, St Edmund’s or Wolfson in the March application round
How to register for the LNAT
You need to register for the test by 15 September 2024.
For your LNAT results to be sent directly to us, you must indicate that you plan to apply to the University of Cambridge as part of the LNAT registration process.
The assessment can be taken at any LNAT test centre. There are over 500 test centres around the world with 150 in the UK.
You may take the test on any day when there is availability at your chosen test centre, so long as it is before the relevant deadline.
The earlier you book, the more chance you have of securing a sitting on the day of your choice.
We strongly advised to begin making arrangements as soon as possible. A delay in booking may mean you have to travel further to secure a place at an available LNAT location before the deadline.
Find out how to register on the LNAT website.
LNAT Costs
There is an entry fee for the LNAT.
If you are a UK or EU applicant and are concerned about the cost, financial support may be available.
Check the LNAT website for details of costs.
How to prepare for the Law admissions assessment
Familiarise yourself with the test format and follow the guidance on preparation given on the LNAT website.
Find out what the test involves and how to prepare.
We don’t expect you to get every question right – you can learn more about how your performance fits into the rest of your application on the admissions assessment page