2026–27 admissions cycle
LNAT dates and deadlines
For entry in autumn 2027, LNAT registration opened on 1 August 2026 and testing began on 1 September 2026. Deadlines differ by university, so the date that matters is the one attached to your course.
Last checked: 29 September 2026
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Key deadlines currently published by LNAT
| Applicants | Book / register | Sit LNAT by | UCAS deadline noted by LNAT |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oxford & Cambridge | By 15 Sep 2026 | 15 Oct 2026 | 15 Oct 2026 |
| KCL, LSE & UCL | Book early | 31 Dec 2026 | Check your course / UCAS |
| Bristol & Durham | 13 Jan 2027 | 13 Jan 2027 | 13 Jan 2027, 18:00 UK time |
| Other LNAT universities | 20 Jan 2027 | 25 Jan 2027 | 13 Jan 2027, 18:00 UK time |
Oxford's Foundation Year in Law has a separate LNAT sitting deadline of 13 January 2027 on the current official schedule.
Do not plan around the final possible day
The official LNAT guidance repeatedly recommends registering and booking early because test-centre slots can fill, especially near major deadlines. A deadline is a latest acceptable date, not an ideal target date.
Always re-check before relying on a date
This page is a student-friendly summary of the official schedule, not a substitute for the LNAT website or your university's course page. Universities can change course requirements, and late-application rules vary.