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 for 2027 entry
Nine UK universities require the LNAT, according to the official LNAT list. Typical scores are guide figures, not official minimums.
University of Oxford
Oxford uses the LNAT as a core part of law admissions, and successful applicants typically score 28 or above. Book by 15 September and sit the LNAT by 15 October 2026. University of Oxford LNAT guide.
University of Cambridge
Cambridge requires the LNAT for Law (M100) and shares Oxford’s early deadline: book by 15 September and sit the LNAT by 15 October 2026. University of Cambridge LNAT guide.
University College London (UCL)
UCL uses the LNAT alongside your predicted grades and personal statement, and typical successful applicants score 26 or above. Sit the LNAT by 31 December 2026. University College London LNAT guide.
London School of Economics (LSE)
LSE requires the LNAT for its LLB (M100). Sit the LNAT by 31 December 2026. London School of Economics LNAT guide.
King’s College London (KCL)
KCL uses the LNAT for its LLB and related law degrees, with typical scores around 24 or above. Sit the LNAT by 31 December 2026. King’s College London LNAT guide.
Durham University
Durham uses the LNAT as part of its law admissions, and typical successful applicants score around 25 or above. Register, book and sit the LNAT by 13 January 2027. Durham University LNAT guide.
University of Bristol
Bristol uses the LNAT as part of a holistic review, with typical scores around 24 to 25. Register, book and sit the LNAT by 13 January 2027. University of Bristol LNAT guide.
University of Glasgow
Glasgow uses the LNAT for its undergraduate law programmes. Book by 20 January and sit the LNAT by 25 January 2027. University of Glasgow LNAT guide.
SOAS University of London
SOAS uses the LNAT for its LLB (M100) and law combinations. Book by 20 January and sit the LNAT by 25 January 2027. SOAS University of London LNAT guide.
Outside the UK
O.P. Jindal Global University (India), Singapore University of Social Sciences and IE University (Spain) also accept the LNAT in some cases. Check their own admissions pages for how they use it.
No longer on the list: Nottingham
The University of Nottingham no longer requires the LNAT for its LLB, although it appears on many older lists. See our Nottingham LNAT page for details.
LNAT dates and deadlines for 2027 entry
These are the official dates from the LNAT dates and deadlines page:
- 1 August 2026: registration opens. 1 September 2026: testing begins.
- Oxford and Cambridge: book by 15 September 2026, sit by 15 October 2026.
- KCL, LSE and UCL: sit by 31 December 2026.
- Bristol and Durham: register, book and sit by 13 January 2027.
- Glasgow, SOAS and other LNAT universities: book by 20 January 2027, sit by 25 January 2027.
You can sit the LNAT only once per cycle, and the same score goes to every LNAT university you apply to. Participating universities can change between cycles, so always check the official list before you apply.
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. Nottingham, for example, has stopped using it. Always confirm against the official list at lnat.ac.uk before you finalise your UCAS choices.