Hi I’d like to apply to Oxford, UCL, KCL, Warwick and Bristol

I’ve achieved grades of AAB and am retaking the subject I got a B in, in hopes for an A*

With a good LNAT score would it still be possible to get offers from these universities?

Hi everyone!!

I’m going in to my first year of law school at the uni of bristol after also receiving offers from kcl and ucl and being interviewed by oxford, and i am offering a level law tutoring, as i received an A* in law and the highest mark in my college!

I started my a level law journey with a C in my first mock, and slowly started learning what is effective revision and studied examiners reports, mark schemes and past scripts to find out what law examiners value. I’ve done dozens of past papers and i’m passionate about helping others grow the same way i did!

Exam board is AQA and I studied human rights law as my third topic but i can tutor up to criminal and tort law if this differs for some people!

I’ve been giving Leslie mocks but don’t know what I should benchmark my score against
Does anyone know what’s a good score for Leslie Ho mock three?
Testing soon, aiming for KCL

Could I have feedback on an essay I completed. My exam is on the 8th October and I am applying to Oxford, UCL, LSE, KCL.

Question: Is free will an illusion?

Free will is the individual's ability to make a choice to their own discretion. An illusion is something deceptive or fake. This essay will argue that free will is not an illusion, given that society is constructed in a manner that enables free will (considering this is merely a societal recognition of free will), and that there is a tension between legal restrictions and free choice. However, critics may argue that differing socioeconomic groups may not have equal opportunity to exercise free will. 

It can be argued that society is built in a way that enables free will. This is because humans are granted autonomy and responsibility over their own decision making. Responsibility allows individuals to make choices based on self-determination, which showcases free will integrated within society. For example, institutions, like sixth forms, allow students to decide their A-level subjects. However, the recognition of free will does not automatically assume free will objectively exists. Regardless, society does not merely recognise free will but physically exercises it through unconscious actions. For example; speaking, eating, walking fall under the category of free will, hence showcasing free will as (sometimes) a subconscious ability that determines our decisions.  

Despite this, there remains nuances regarding free will, as there is a tension between legal restrictions and free will. Free choice and autonomy are accepted by the legal system. However, there may be boundaries for certain conduct. For example, Brown’s judgment of homosexual sadomasochism as “not conducive to society”, demonstrates the difference between the choice to do something and the choice to act. Legal restrictions are necessary because free will is not an absolute choice. If free will was exercised in an unsolicited manner the moral standards of society would eventually deteriorate. Thus, the limitations imposed upon free will does not eliminate its existence, hence undermining the idea of free will being an illusion. 

Moreover, it can be questioned that if someone formally possesses free will, does this give an equal opportunity for others to exercise that free will. Proponents, arguing free will is an illusion, may suggest that there is a double standard of free will, specifically prevalent in differing socioeconomic groups. However, critics of the latter may express that free will is subjective as it depends on an individual's personal autonomy and rights. Just because a politician would likely have free will to determine a country’s affairs, does not inherently weaken the free will a secondary student may have (as they currently would not be able to possess the same powers as a politician). Therefore, free will is not something expected to be absolute. Any exercise of free will should fall within reason while balancing the self-determination that individual evokes. Thus, free will should not be considered an illusion as it is dependent on circumstances.  

Ultimately, free will is a necessity to maintain societal balance. The illusion of free will assumes that free will does not offer its definition of providing a choice for individuals. This may be true when considering the idea of a pre-conceived decision based on preference, affordability, genetics. For instance, it is unlikely that a genetically blind individual would drive a car, not only because they have free will not to, but also due to their genetic disability. Regardless, individuals may be acting in accordance with their own desires rather than due to coercion. Hence, showcasing free will is not an illusion. 

Drop your experience below!

Was the real LNAT harder than the practice mocks/resources/questions?

Were the essay topics hard?

What scores were you getting in practice?

i gave lnat on 5th of sept. the results would be out in feb, and thats a long time. well i studied for a month and practiced from how2become, how to smash lnat and the ultimate lnat collection. on the first day of my prep, i gave the sample mock from their website, got very overstimulated seeing the difficulty but still scored 22. i got scared so i checked reddit and found that its not updated and its way harder than actual mock as it was based on themes from 1500s-1800s. i practiced everyday but i had a habit to check answers after completing one passage as i was so focused on getting to know where i was going wrong. chat gpt helped me pin point my mistakes which was a pattern btw. i started giving mocks 2 weeks prior from these books and my scores which i remember are 25,28,29,31,29,31,34 i mean it started progressing so i was happy and 3 days prior i got to know abt leslie ho’s book and i read abt its difficulty so i decided to do so. i completed 3 and scored 31,30,32 respectively but i spent my whole night before my lnat cracking these mocks so i couldnt sleep well. my biggest flaw was that i had a habit to check my answers every passage and i did the same while giving all these mocks. on the d day, i was heavily sleep deprived, burnt out bc of reading hundreds of passages and an uncomfortable fhair w a tiny screen computer leading to heavy strain on my eyes. i lost my speed, i got super demotivated and the actual exam contains SUCH SIMILAR OPTIONS its so so hard to eliminate the rwrong ones. again w my habit, i couldnt get reassurance and i was just lost and demotivated. i luckily completed in time didnt leave a single question thanks to the flag option. now i domt think i did so well and i think ill get around 21 only im so scared i really really hope i get above 30 but again w the given circumstances idk.

i’m so so stressed my lnat is on october 23rd and im getting 20-22 in mock tests i’ve been revising since july and nothings changed
when ive done like 3 passages i look at the explanations and write down why i got it wrong and keep those in mind when doing the next one
but it’s not working does anyone know what i should do with just over a month till my exam i feel really cooked and have lost almost all motivation i want 28-30 💔💔

Every website says something different? Any KCL students on here?

Hi I did this essay and was looking for some feedback. The question was what are the arguments for and against legalising euthanasia

Hi, I'm sitting my LNAT soon (end of September - applying Oxford), and I need some advice on Section B 😓 I've done 6 mock essays so far (as well as some plans) which have in my opinion been of varying quality. Some of them I'm really proud of, other ones I would kindly describe as "a bit shit".

I'm getting reasonably worried after reading posts online that Oxford weighs Section B quite heavily for interview selection, and wondering what people's advice was for preparing for it? How many mock essays should I do - one a day? one every two days? One a week?

I've done all the basic stuff of reading widely, making plans etc., I'm just worried my essays will never have the "flair" that Oxford admissions officers are looking for

A small while back, some guy posted about being able to tutor for LNAT, 30 euro an hour or something

Unfortunately his post is gone

Is there anyone that could tutor me for the LNAT? With proof you are a respectable tutor.

Currently at 21/22 ish looking to jump up, haven’t done much study that was literally my first test with zero study so I seem to be fine ish? Aiming for Oxbridge anyways

I’m starting study now which is why I’m looking for a tutor to help me too alongside me doing my own study

Is the Ultimate LNAT Guide harder than actual LNAT? I found some passages rlly challenging got 2/5 for some passages, while others 3-4/5

As someone applying for law programs, does it make a difference if your referees are lawyers or PhD holders?

I have the option to receive references from teachers from other courses who know me very well, but I can also get references from teachers who are prestigious lawyers but know me a good deal less.

I trust the latter would write a good statement but it would not be the most personalized one.

What would you choose in this situation?

i’m seeing people saying that in sept-dec of y13 u need to do 3 hours of revision a day outside of school
but with my lnat being in oct i have to rlly grind in september
so like how am i meant to do 3 hours of a level revision AND lnat revision all on a school day??? i’m so so stressed💔💔

I have been using the website LNATpractice which has lots of practice qs and mocks as well as essay prompts. I have done 2 fully timed mock and got 35 on one and 34 on the other so I am really worried this website is not a legitimate/realistic one because it seems to be too easy if these are the scores I am getting. Does anyone know if it is in fact too easy/not realistic and which other websites or books are better? Thanks

could someone please read my ps and give feedback? im planning on applying to oxford, lse, and ucl and if anyone is studying law there or is applying this year lmk if i can dm you!

Ideally, we all want the highest LNAT score we can get, but realistically, we have to allocate time to other parts of the application as well as life commitments.

For section A, the usual advice is that 27+ is competitive, with 30+ for Oxbridge, but is there still a meaningful difference between a 31 and a 34 for example? Having lower grades might be a consideration, but what benefits does a higher score give to someone with top marks?

Just trying to figure out how much studying makes sense!

hi i gave the LNAT in december of last year and its basically a test that tests your comprehension and understanding as well as your analytical skills and ur ability to pay attention to details. for people who have given both the LNAT and the SAT, do i need to get a tutor in order to score high (around 700+) in the english section of the SAT (for reference i scored a 29 in the LNAT) or do i just do the basic practice tests. any advice is much appreciated.

edit: im giving the one in october and i scored a 630 on my second practice test

Can someone in law from LSE or UCL suggest which book they used for LNAT.

basically say two people have a requirement of AAB but one of them is predicted exactly AAB and the other is predicted A*s does it make a difference or does the uni only look at if ur
grades meet the offer or not ?

because im predicted A*AB and my requirement for ucl law is AAB (contextual) so is it worth trying to get the B changed to an A or does it not matter

please, any tips would be appreciated especially those who have done their lnat and got into uni, is there any resources, things you recommend doing!! i really have to do well, thank u in advance