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Law National Aptitude Test (LNAT) Syllabus

Admissions test for undergraduate law applicants at several leading UK universities, testing verbal reasoning and essay writing. The full Law National Aptitude Test (LNAT) syllabus: 7 subjects, 26 chapters, 102 topics and 47 sub-topics, with 351 flashcards written against it.

7Subjects
26Chapters
102Topics
47Sub-topics
351Flashcards

Law National Aptitude Test (LNAT) subjects

Law National Aptitude Test (LNAT) has 7 subjects. Each one is listed below with its chapters in syllabus order; open a subject for every topic and sub-topic inside them.

LNAT Test Overview and Strategy

4 chapters · 17 topics · 13 sub-topics · 50 flashcards

  1. Structure and Format of the LNAT · 5 topics
  2. Participating Universities and Requirements · 4 topics
  3. What the LNAT Does and Does Not Test · 4 topics
  4. Preparation Planning and Mindset · 4 topics

Reading Comprehension (Section A)

4 chapters · 16 topics · 6 sub-topics · 50 flashcards

  1. Active and Efficient Reading · 4 topics
  2. Identifying Meaning in Text · 4 topics
  3. Passage Types and Genres · 4 topics
  4. Handling Difficult and Dense Passages · 4 topics

Verbal Reasoning and Critical Thinking (Section A)

4 chapters · 16 topics · 9 sub-topics · 50 flashcards

  1. Analysing Arguments · 4 topics
  2. Inference and Deduction · 4 topics
  3. Detecting Flaws and Bias · 4 topics
  4. Strengthening and Weakening Arguments · 4 topics

Multiple-Choice Question Technique (Section A)

3 chapters · 12 topics · 8 sub-topics · 51 flashcards

  1. Question Stem Analysis · 4 topics
  2. Evaluating Answer Options · 4 topics
  3. Time and Accuracy Management · 4 topics

Essay Writing Foundations (Section B)

4 chapters · 15 topics · 7 sub-topics · 51 flashcards

  1. Understanding the Essay Task · 4 topics
  2. Building an Argument · 4 topics
  3. Essay Structure · 4 topics
  4. Planning Under Time Pressure · 3 topics

Essay Writing Craft and Style (Section B)

4 chapters · 16 topics · 2 sub-topics · 50 flashcards

  1. Clarity and Precision · 4 topics
  2. Persuasion and Balance · 4 topics
  3. Grammar, Mechanics and Register · 4 topics
  4. Common Essay Pitfalls · 4 topics

Practice, Review and Test-Day Performance

3 chapters · 10 topics · 2 sub-topics · 49 flashcards

  1. Working Through Official Materials · 3 topics
  2. Self-Assessment and Improvement · 3 topics
  3. Test-Day Logistics and Readiness · 4 topics

Law National Aptitude Test (LNAT) flashcards

351 question-and-answer cards across 7 subject decks, each shown in full on its subject page.

Law National Aptitude Test (LNAT) syllabus FAQ

What subjects are in the Law National Aptitude Test (LNAT) syllabus?

Law National Aptitude Test (LNAT) covers 7 subjects: LNAT Test Overview and Strategy, Reading Comprehension (Section A), Verbal Reasoning and Critical Thinking (Section A), Multiple-Choice Question Technique (Section A), Essay Writing Foundations (Section B), Essay Writing Craft and Style (Section B) and Practice, Review and Test-Day Performance.

How many chapters and topics are in the Law National Aptitude Test (LNAT) syllabus?

26 chapters and 102 topics, broken down further into 47 sub-topics, across 7 subjects. LNAT Test Overview and Strategy is the largest subject, with 17 topics in 4 chapters.

Are there Law National Aptitude Test (LNAT) flashcards?

Yes — 351 question-and-answer flashcards in 7 subject decks. Each deck is printed in full on its subject page here, and the same cards are in the Examius app with spaced repetition. The free plan covers one exam of your choice, including its flashcards; Examius Pro, a one-time purchase, unlocks every other exam and deck.

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