Introduction
The road to higher education often involves navigating standardised tests, and aspiring law students often face the challenge of navigating through various admission requirements, with the LNAT (National Admissions Test for Law) playing a significant role. In this blog, we'll explore the essential LNAT test dates and deadlines 2024 to help you streamline your application process and ensure a smooth transition into the world of legal studies.
LNAT Dates and Deadlines
The LNAT test offers flexibility in scheduling, allowing candidates to choose any available appointment slot at their selected test center. Booking early increases the likelihood of securing a preferred test date.
Candidates have the option to take the LNAT before or after submitting their UCAS application, providing flexibility in their application timeline.
It's important to be mindful of key dates in the LNAT cycle for the 2024-25 academic year, particularly for entry into university in Autumn 2025. While efforts will be made to keep information accurate, candidates should verify dates with their chosen universities.
Here's a summary of important dates:
2024 LNAT Registration:
August 1, 2024: UCAS registration opens; LNAT registration begins.
September 1, 2024: LNAT testing commences.
Mid-September 2024: UCAS applications can be submitted.
Deadlines for Specific Universities:
For Cambridge and Oxford applicants: Register and book the LNAT test slot by August 15, 2024, and sit the test before or on October 16, 2024.
For King’s College London (KCL), London School of Economics (LSE), and University College London (UCL) applicants: Sit the LNAT before or on December 31, 2024.
For other LNAT universities (excluding University of Bristol and University of Durham): Sit the LNAT before or on January 25, 2025.
For the University of Bristol and the University of Durham applicants: Sit the LNAT before or on January 31, 2025.
Late Applications:
Late application deadlines, typically for international applicants, vary. LNAT test slots should be booked before or on July 25, 2025, with the LNAT taken before or on July 31, 2025.
Additional Notes:
Candidates are advised to meet January deadlines if not applying to Cambridge or Oxford.
Payment for the test fee is required at the time of booking, with major credit cards, debit cards, or LNAT e-vouchers accepted.
Candidates may only sit the LNAT once between September 1, 2024, and July 31, 2025. Re-applicants must sit the LNAT again in subsequent UCAS years.
LNAT results cannot be carried forward from one academic year to the next.
These dates and guidelines ensure candidates are well-prepared for the LNAT process and meet crucial deadlines for university admissions.
