LNAT key dates 2026–27
LNAT registration and booking for September 2027 entry open on 1 August 2026.
Cambridge and Oxford applicants must book by 15 September and sit by 15 October 2026.
Sources checked · Official LNAT dates
When can you book the LNAT for 2027 entry?
Registration and booking for September 2027 university entry open on 1 August 2026. LNAT testing starts on 1 September 2026.
Which LNAT deadline applies to you?
Your booking and test deadlines depend on your university. Cambridge and Oxford applicants have the earliest booking deadline: 15 September 2026.
| Applicant group | Register and book | Submit UCAS | Sit LNAT |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cambridge and Oxford | 15 September 2026 | 15 October 2026 | 15 October 2026 |
| KCL, LSE and UCL | Check university | Check UCAS | 31 December 2026 |
| Bristol and Durham | 13 January 2027 | 13 January 2027, 6:00pm UK time | 13 January 2027 |
| Other LNAT universities | 20 January 2027 | 13 January 2027, 6:00pm UK time | 25 January 2027 |
Official deadline groupsThese dates follow the LNAT Consortium's published groups. Oxford's Foundation Year in Law and late applications have separate dates on the official page.
What should you check before booking?
Check your chosen university for changes before you book. Registration, UCAS submission and sitting the LNAT are separate actions with separate dates.
After the date is fixed
Booking a seat fixes your test date. It does not change the mark you take into it. 10 of the 83 questions on the practice page are free. Founder access is £25 for the other 73, each with the passage sentence your answer turned on.