LNAT past papers and practice tests
LNAT does not publish past papers. The official site has an online sample and two practice tests labelled 2010.
It also has commentaries, a marking scheme and sample essays, so use them to learn the format.
Sources checked · Official practice tests
What official materials exist?
The official preparation pages link to an online simulation, two paper-based tests in PDF and RTF, a commentary and a marking scheme. The online sample uses five options, while the live test uses four.
How should you use a past paper?
Take one passage set under a real time limit. Record the answer you chose and why. Only then check the marking scheme and commentary.
When the official set runs out
Two papers labelled 2010 run out on the second sitting, and after that you need questions you have not seen. 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.
Where are the sample essays?
The official sample-essay page carries essay prompts and model answers. It says the essay takes 40 minutes and recommends 500–600 words, with no more than 750. Use them to practise structure, then compare your draft with the Section B criteria guide.
Common questions
- Does the LNAT have past papers?
- The official site provides an online sample, two downloadable practice tests, commentaries and a marking scheme. The paper tests are labelled 2010, so treat them as format practice rather than current past papers.
- Are official LNAT practice tests free?
- The official site publishes the practice materials for candidates, but the practice-test page does not label every download as free. Use the official links and check the current page before downloading.
- How should you use an LNAT past paper?
- Take one timed set without checking the answers, then use the commentary and marking scheme to review your reasoning. The live test has four answer choices; the online sample uses five.