Which universities require the LNAT in 2026?
The universities that require LNAT 2026 applications are a specific group of UK law schools. Not all universities that offer law degrees require the LNAT – only those that have chosen to use it as part of their admissions process. Below is the current list.
The full list of LNAT universities 2026
University of Oxford
Oxford uses the LNAT as a core part of its law admissions process. The typical score for successful applicants is 28 or above. LNAT deadline: 15th October.
University College London (UCL)
UCL uses the LNAT alongside predicted grades and your personal statement. Typical successful applicants score 26 or above. LNAT deadline: 20th January.
Durham University
Durham uses the LNAT to help shortlist candidates for interview. Typical scores for successful applicants are around 25 or above. LNAT deadline: 20th January.
University of Bristol
Bristol uses the LNAT as part of its holistic admissions review. Typical scores are around 24-25. LNAT deadline: 20th January.
King’s College London (KCL)
KCL uses the LNAT as part of its admissions process for the LLB. Typical scores are around 24 or above. LNAT deadline: 20th January.
University of Nottingham
Nottingham uses the LNAT for its LLB programme. LNAT deadline: 20th January.
University of Glasgow
Glasgow uses the LNAT for its undergraduate law programmes. LNAT deadline: 20th January.
National University of Singapore (NUS) – via LNAT
NUS accepts the LNAT as part of its law admissions process for international applicants.
Key registration dates
LNAT registration opens on 1st August each year. If you are applying to Oxford, you must sit the LNAT by 15th October – this is a hard deadline. For all other universities on the list, your LNAT must be completed by 20th January.
Always check the official LNAT website (lnat.ac.uk) for the most up-to-date list, as participating universities can change between cycles.
Start your preparation now
Whichever university on this list you are targeting, the preparation approach is the same. Start with a free LNAT practice paper to establish where you are, then build systematically with full-length LNAT practice tests that reflect real exam difficulty.
Common questions about LNAT universities
Do all UK law schools require the LNAT?
No. Only a small number of universities use the LNAT as part of their admissions process, and the list above covers the current participating institutions. The majority of UK law schools do not require it, and assess applicants on grades, personal statement and reference alone.
Can you apply to both LNAT and non-LNAT universities?
Yes. UCAS gives you five choices and there is no requirement that they all use the same admissions test. You only need to sit the LNAT if at least one of your choices requires it, and the same score is sent to every LNAT university you apply to.
Does the list of LNAT universities change each year?
It can. Participating universities are reviewed between admissions cycles, so an institution that required the LNAT one year may not the next, and vice versa. Always confirm against the official list at lnat.ac.uk before you finalise your UCAS choices.