The UniAdmissions Guide on how to start LNAT Section A preparation.
The Law National Aptitude Test (LNAT) is split into two sections, A and B. Here is some advice on the steps to take for LNAT Section A preparation to help you feel well-equipped when taking the test.
What Is LNAT Section A?
Section A of the LNAT is a multiple-choice section. You will be given twelve passages of text to read followed by three or four multiple-choice questions. You will have 95 minutes to complete Section A of the test.
You do not need to have any particular knowledge to complete Section A. However, it is important that you spend time preparing for LNAT Section A to know what to expect during the test. As part of your LNAT Section A preparation, it is also a good idea to practice the skills the admissions tutors are looking for applicants to demonstrate. It would be worth brushing up on these skills so you are confident when it comes to the test.
What skills are the admissions tutors looking for in LNAT Section A?
Section A is all about your comprehension and reasoning skills. The admissions tutors want to know that you can understand, analyse and interpret information. In the test, you will need to work out what the question is asking, pinpoint which part of the text is relevant, and choose the best answer from the multiple-choice answers provided.
Questions to Consider when tackling LNAT section A preparation
As part of your LNAT Section A preparation, you should ask yourself the questions listed below when reading the passages of text. This will help you to start considering the questions when completing practice questions so it will become second nature during the test.
It is also good preparation for you to start reading articles in high-quality newspapers while considering the points below:
- Is the statement one of fact or opinion?
- Have you focused on the detail or jumped to a conclusion?
- Have you made a logical deduction about the information?
- Is there something in the statement that has been left unsaid?
- Is the statement supported by evidence?
- What is the writer’s attitude? For example, are they being serious or making a joke?
- Is the statement relevant or irrelevant to the question?
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Top tips for LNAT Section A Preparation
When preparing for the test, you should use the practice questions on the LNAT website to start familiarising yourself with the format of the questions and the types of questions that will be asked.
When tackling the questions, it is important that you:
- Read the question carefully and make sure you understand what is being asked.
- Look for any keywords in the question and answer options before reading the passage of text.
- When you then go on to read the passage of text, look out for those keywords.
- Consider the questions listed above when deciding what a statement means and selecting your answer.
- Use a process of elimination to find the correct answer. By discounting the incorrect answer options, it helps to narrow down the answers until you are left with one.
- If you are unable to narrow the options down to just one, then go with your gut feeling when selecting an answer and come back to it later.
Note:
No points will be deducted for an incorrect answer, so make sure you answer every question even if you are unsure.
Final LNAT Section A Preparation Advice
- Read high-quality newspapers. This will help you get used to dealing with unfamiliar words. If you do come across any words you don’t know, find their meaning and look it up and make a note to help you learn it.
- Decide how long you want to spend on each passage of text and the multiple-choice questions. You have 95 minutes to complete Section A, therefore you could decide to spend 7 minutes reading each passage of text and then answer the connected questions. The remaining 11 minutes could then be used to go back over any questions you found difficult.
- Make note of any important LNAT dates that you need to record. It’s important that you not only know how to answer the questions but also know the precise date and time of the test itself!
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