LNAT (National Admissions Test for Law)
- What is the LNAT?
How do I register?
When do i take the test.
- How do I get my results?
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If you are applying for either Law or Law with Law Studies in Europe , you will be required to sit the LNAT as part of your application.
The Law National Admissions Test (LNAT) is a 2-hour 15-minute test divided into two sections.
Section A is a computer-based, multiple-choice exam consisting of 42 questions. The questions are based on 12 passages, with 3 or 4 multiple-choice questions on each. You are given 95 minutes to answer all of the questions. You’ll be asked to read passages of text and answer questions that test your comprehension of them. Your answers to the multiple-choice section of the test are checked by computer, and a mark out of 42 is created. This is known as your LNAT score.
In Section B you will be given 40 minutes to write an essay from a list of three proposed subjects. This section is marked by the tutors at the college to which you apply, and this mark is taken into account as part of the selection process. The essay is your opportunity to show your ability to construct a compelling argument and reach a conclusion.
The LNAT isn’t designed to test your knowledge of Law or any other subject. Instead, it helps us to assess your aptitude for studying Law.
Why do I have to take a test?
Most applicants to Oxford University have outstanding academic credentials. It can therefore be difficult for us to choose between so many well-qualified candidates, especially as applicants come from all over the world and take different qualifications.
Tests give us an extra piece of information for every student who has applied for a given course, wherever they are from. Considered together with the other elements of the application, this helps us to identify the very best candidates. However, there is no specific mark that will guarantee that you will be invited to interview. The tests vary each year, and your test score will be considered alongside the scores of other students who apply for your course.
Do I have to pay?
The LNAT is administered by an independent company who charge candidates a fee of £75 to take the test in the UK or EU. If you are taking the test in a centre outside the UK or EU there is a fee of £120.
However, we do not wish the cost of sitting the test to be a barrier to doing so. An LNAT bursary scheme is available to candidates struggling to pay for their LNAT test. Test fees will be waived for UK/EU students in receipt of certain state benefits. You must apply for a bursary before booking the LNAT. It could take at least a week to process a bursary application from the date of receipt so you should allow for this extra time when planning your LNAT booking.
For more information on applying for a bursary please read the detailed information about LNAT bursaries on the LNAT website.
How are the tests designed and reviewed?
The LNAT is not run by Oxford University. The test is used by nine UK universities as part of their admissions process for undergraduate applications to Law. The content of the LNAT is managed by the members of the LNAT Consortium (made up of six of those universities) and the test itself is administered by Pearson VUE, under contract to LNAT. A statistical report is produced each year for reviewing purposes and made publicly available.
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In order to register for the LNAT you must follow these steps:
Step 1: set up an account on the LNAT website .
You can do this from 1 August in the year you intend to apply. There are further instructions on the information you will need to provide and how to do this are on the LNAT website .
Step 2: register with a test centre.
Unlike our other admissions tests, candidates sitting the LNAT normally do so in a registered test centre, rather than in their school or college. There are over 500 LNAT test centres around the world with 150 in the UK.
To find your nearest test centres you can use the LNAT live test centre locator . If you cannot find your country listed in the test centre locator or in the list of test centres scheduled to open soon, please contact the LNAT Administrator .
Step 3: book your test .
In order to meet our deadlines, you should register for the LNAT by 15 September and take the LNAT before 15 October in the year you apply.
You may take the test on any day when there is availability at your chosen test centre between those dates. The earlier you book, the more chance you have of getting an appointment on the day of your choice. You are therefore strongly advised to begin making arrangements as soon as possible.
Step 4: pay for your test .
The LNAT must be paid for online in advance of your test, either via credit or debit card. If you do not have to an acceptable payment card, or live in a country with credit card verification problems you can apply for LNAT vouchers.
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Access arrangements
If you are normally entitled to access requirements in your exams (e.g. extended time for dyslexia, arrangements for impaired mobility, hearing or vision) you shouldn’t book your test online. Instead, you should follow Step 1 to register, then fill out an Examination Access Requirements form , which you should submit, alongside appropriate documentary evidence, before booking your test.
Please note that while some examination access arrangements, such as extra time, can be verified and accommodated within a few days, others such as booking a reader recorder will take at least three weeks. Please allow for this extra time when planning to take your LNAT.
Once your request has been approved you will be given instructions on booking your test. For further information please see here .
Candidates for the LNAT must take the test before 15 October in the year they apply, but not before the summer holiday of the year in which they apply. Please see below for a summary of the important dates and deadlines:
- 1 August – 15 September : register and book the LNAT. It is highly recommended to register and book by 15 September in order to secure an LNAT test date before the 16 October deadline. A delay in booking may mean applicants have to travel further to an available LNAT location.
- before or on 15 October : take your test. In order for your score to be considered by us, you must sit your test before or on 16 October.
- 16 October : deadline to submit your UCAS form
On the test day:
It is important that you arrive at the test centre at least 15 minutes before the scheduled start of your test. Please note that on the day of the test, you must take a printout of your confirmation email and a recognised form of photo-identification (such as a passport). If you do not bring ID you will not be allowed to sit the test.
If you don't take the admissions test(s) required for your course, either because you didn't register or didn't attend on the test day, then your application will be significantly affected. Your UCAS form will still be viewed by our admissions tutors. However, as the admissions test forms an important part of our selection process it will be extremely difficult for your application to be competitive when viewed against other candidates who have fulfilled all the admissions criteria.
It is not possible to re-sit the LNAT once completed. If you were ill on the day of the LNAT please contact the college to which you applied and let them know. If there was some form of disruption at the test centre you should ask for an incident number on the day of the test and contact the LNAT Consortium as soon as possible afterwards.
Read more information on the complaints procedure .
How do I get my results?
Candidates sitting the LNAT will receive their results in mid-February. All scores and essays will be sent directly to the tutors at the college to which you applied in time for them to make their shortlisting decisions in November, so candidates do not need to send their results to us separately.
Taking any type of test or exam can be stressful, but you can help build your confidence by doing a bit of preparation ahead of time. You may also do better in the real test if you've had a chance to practise some sample or past papers, and got used to the format and timings of the admissions test you have to take. Here are our top tips for preparing for the LNAT:
- Review the sample papers for the LNAT provided below. This will help you to feel familiar with the test paper and know what to expect. Make sure to have a look at the online simulation too.
- Sit at least one past paper in test conditions. This is really important as it will help you get used to how much time to allocate to each question.
- Have a look at the LNAT website, which contains lots of useful information on how to prepare including hints and tips from former candidates and an LNAT preparation guide .
Don't worry if you find the past or specimen papers very difficult - they're supposed to be! All our tests are designed to stretch you further than you have been stretched before – most candidates will find them really hard.
Section A practice papers
The first section of the LNAT is a screen-based multiple-choice test of 42 questions. You may find it useful to familiarise yourself with the format of the test using this online sample test . You may also like to attempt the following practice test papers which can be downloaded as PDFs. Remember you are given 95 minutes to answer all of the questions.
- Practice test paper 1
- Practice test paper 2
- Practice test commentary
- Practice test marking scheme
Section B essay questions
In the second section of the LNAT you will be given 40 minutes to write an essay from a list of three proposed subjects. Here are a few sample essay questions for you to think about. Remember that you get 40 minutes to write a maximum of 750 words – ideally about 500-600 words .
- How should judges be appointed?
- Make the best case you can for public funding of the arts.
- Does it matter if some animal and plant species die out?
- ‘It is right that students should contribute to the cost of their degrees.’ Do you agree?
- What disciplinary sanctions should teachers be allowed to use?
- ‘We must be prepared to sacrifice traditional liberties to defeat terrorism.’ Discuss.
- Should the law require people to vote in general elections?
- Should private cars be rationed? If so, how?
- What is ‘political correctness’ and why does it matter?
- Make the best case you can for public funding of the arts
- Does it matter if some animal and plant species die out?
- What is 'political correctness' and why does it matter?
Further resources
You may wish to prepare by simply reading a good quality English-language newspaper. As you read, think about the issues being raised; what assumptions are being made? What information is being relied on to draw which conclusion? How would you frame a counterargument? This will help you to be aware of the world around you. The LNAT essay topics will not be specifically about current affairs, and you will not be judged by what facts you know. But knowing how the world ticks, in general terms, will help you to write intelligently about a host of different topics.
We have listed some newspapers below worth considering. You can read the online versions (usually freely available, although registration may be required). If you do read the online versions, remember to read the comment pieces as well as the news. (One question you might ask yourself: What exactly is the difference between news and comment? Is the contrast really apparent in practice?)
- The Economist
- The Financial Times
- The Guardian
- The Independent
- The Irish Times
- The New York Times
- The Scotsman
- The Sydney Morning Herald
- The Daily Telegraph
- The Washington Post
As part of your preparation you may also like to look at some materials on critical thinking. Here is a selection. Some of them include exercises that can help you develop your LNAT skills.
- Alec Fisher, Critical Thinking: An Introduction (Cambridge University Press, 2001)
- Roy van den Brink-Budgen, Critical Thinking for Students (How to Books, 2000)
- Nigel Warburton, Thinking From A to Z (Routledge, 2000)
- Peter Gardner, New Directions: Reading, Writing, and Critical Thinking (Cambridge University Press, 2006) (mainly for those who have English as a second language)
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Sample essays
Sample essay questions and suggested reading
Here are a few sample essay questions for you to think about. Remember that you get 40 minutes to write a recommended maximum of 750 words – ideally about 500-600 words . We also have sample answers to some of these questions. See download links at bottom of this page.
- How should judges be appointed?
- Make the best case you can for public funding of the arts. Answer
- Does it matter if some animal and plant species die out? Answer
- ‘It is right that students should contribute to the cost of their degrees.’ Do you agree?
- What disciplinary sanctions should teachers be allowed to use?
- ‘We must be prepared to sacrifice traditional liberties to defeat terrorism.’ Discuss.
- Should the law require people to vote in general elections?
- Should private cars be rationed? If so, how?
- What is ‘political correctness’ and why does it matter? Answer
- There are more essay topics on our practice tests .
When you reach the Review screen, do not click on End Review unless you have completed your essay and wish to end your session. If you wish to review or edit your essay response, click on the question number that it relates to.
As part of your preparation you may also like to look at some materials on critical thinking. Here is a selection. Some of them include exercises that can help you develop your LNAT skills.
A. Fisher, Critical Thinking: An Introduction (Cambridge University Press 2001) ISBN 0521009847
R. van den Brink-Budgen, Critical Thinking for Students (How to Books 2000) ISBN 1857036344
N. Warburton, Thinking From A to Z (Routledge 2000) ISBN 0415222818
P. Gardner, New Directions: Reading, Writing, and Critical Thinking (Cambridge University Press 2006) ISBN 0521541727 (mainly for those who have English as a second language)
Sample answer: Make the best case you can for public funding of the arts
Sample answer: Does it matter if some animal and plant species die out?
Sample answer: What is 'political correctness' and why does it matter?
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LNAT Section A is a multiple choice, 42 question, 95 minute test that will test your verbal reasoning, logic and creative thinking skills. This section is the only scored section of the LNAT; meaning that this is the only section that give you your LNAT score. This will be given as out of 42. In this section, you will have 12 argumentative passages to read, each with 3 or 4 multiple choice questions.
- Lesson 1 Analysis Multiple Choice
- Lesson 2 Literary Multiple Choice
- Lesson 3 Timing Strategies
- Lesson 4 Timing Contingencies
- Lesson 5 Assumptions vs. Text
- Lesson 6 LNAT Test Day
- Lesson 7 Tips from the Experts
- Lesson 8 Summary and Overview
Analysis Multiple Choice
These are the kinds of multiple choice question where you are asked to sum up or identify ideas behind the passage. This may involve identifying the 'main reason' behind the writer's argument or choosing a summary of an idea. These kinds of questions are there to test your deducting, inferring and judgement skills, as you will often have to find the 'most correct' out of all correct answers!
Literary Multiple Choice
These are the kinds of multiple choice where you are asked to explain word choice within the text. This may involve identifying synonyms, interpreting meaning or defining language. These kinds of questions are designed to test your ability to identify, understand and use language, which is very important for a legal career.
Timing Strategies
As with all exams, it is important that you can complete the 42 questions in the time allotted. Our Law Mind tutors will guide you through LNAT Practice Questions to help you perfect your timings and increase your speed.
Timing Contingencies
What do you do if you have 10 LNAT questions left to do in 5 minutes? Don’t worry, we’ll guide you through our contingency Cheetah and Rabbit strategies just in case things go wrong!
Assumptions vs. Text
Your LNAT test is not a general knowledge test; the passages are all the information that you ought to use to get to your answer. It is important to not get too bogged down in prior knowledge, as it could distract you from the correct answer. Instead, when you do your LNAT Practice Questions, focus on logical inference based on the text.
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Summary and Overview
This revision lesson will re-cap all of the key LNAT Section A techniques we’ve taught you.
LNAT Section B is an essay question, where you get 40 minutes to fully answer one question in an essay. This tests your arguing and writing skills, as well as your ability to offer a point of view, defend it and present it convincingly. The maximum word count is 750, so being able to be concise is key. Although this section does not contribute to your LNAT score, it is still important as it viewed by your universities! In this section, you are given three questions, one of which you will answer in an essay. Topics can be on almost anything, from morality to medicine.
- Lesson 1 Develop your main argument
- Lesson 2 Structure your LNAT Essay
- Lesson 3 Language choice and accuracy
- Lesson 4 Timings and word count
- Lesson 5 Tips from Experts
- Lesson 6 Summary
Develop your main argument
The LNAT Essay is no place to be wishy-washy! This is the time to get an opinion and put it across as well as you can. It is important that, once you have decided on an argument, that you stick to it and develop it properly. Think about the most persuasive arguments for your point of view, and how you want to put them across.
Structure your LNAT Essay
A good LNAT Essay needs to be properly structured and have a logical flow. You will need to start with an introduction, that will lay out your plan, and end with a conclusion that will sum up and tie together your whole essay.
Language choice and accuracy
You will need to write clearly and accurately in the LNAT Essay for it to be impactful; you don't want to distract the admissions team with spelling mistakes or clumsy wording! Improving your language use is very important and, although doing regular LNAT Practice Tests can help you to get used to this way of writing, you might want to consider doing specific revision to improve this.
Timings and word count
It may seem a lot of time, but it amazing how quickly 40 minutes can go when you are trying to plan and write an essay! You want to make sure that your LNAT Practice Tests are timed so you get used to how fast you need to write in the time. For most people, the issue with the word count is that they go over, rather than under. Make sure you count the words in each of your LNAT Practice Tests, so you can see what 750 words looks like and get used to working to this as a limit. As you practise, you will need to find ways to reduce words and cut unnecessary babble.
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How can I get the most out of these LNAT Practice Questions?
Revision can be very individual, so you can use these LNAT Practice Questions in whatever way that suits you! Stuck for ideas? Here are a few ways our LNAT students have used these in the past: - Go through the LNAT Practice Questions and use them at the beginning of your revision. That way, you can then see what level you are starting at. - Write out LNAT Practice Question and do them at intervals over your revision. For example, when you cover a particular topic, you can do a related LNAT Practice Question you find. - Rewrite LNAT Practice Questions yourself- you can use the framework from the LNAT Practice Questions and change out topics, words and ideas so you can personalise them to you.
Which LNAT Practice Questions should I focus on the most?
Do an even mix of both Section A and Section B- even though your LNAT score is only made up from Section A, Section B is still important and your university will use it as part of your application.
Other than the LNAT Practice Questions, what else can I do to boost my LNAT score?
You want to become used to common LNAT topics and more formal ways of expressing yourself, so things like reading the newspaper can be really helpful. You need to be able to make a quick judgment on a topics, so learning more in general about the world will help you. However, it is important to remember in Section A that you should only refer to ideas in the text, so here it might be useful to read literature or opinion pieces to see how people convey their ideas. This will also help you to find ways to introduce ideas in Section B.
How many LNAT Practice Questions should I do?
There is no simple answer to this, but you want to do enough preparation that you feel relaxed and confident going into the exam. Make sure that you include timed preparation when you do your LNAT Practice Questions too, as timing can often be an issue in exams.
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→ What is the LNAT?
The Law National Aptitude Test (LNAT) is an entrance exam used by universities in the UK and some other countries for their law degree programs. The test is designed to assess a candidate's verbal reasoning and critical thinking skills, as well as their ability to analyze complex information and arguments.
→ Why are LNAT past papers and question banks important?
Practicing with LNAT past papers and question banks can be a great way to prepare for the actual test. By working through sample questions and past papers, candidates can familiarize themselves with the format and style of the exam, as well as identify areas where they may need to improve their skills. This can help them feel more confident and better prepared on test day.
→ Where can I find LNAT past papers and question banks?
There are a number of resources available online where you can find LNAT past papers and question banks. Some of the most popular sites include the official LNAT website, as well as various commercial test preparation websites such as The Lawyer Portal, Oxford and Cambridge Applications, and other reputable online resources.
→ What should I look for when choosing an LNAT question bank?
When selecting an LNAT question bank, there are several key factors to consider. First, you should look for a resource that has a wide range of questions that cover all the different types of questions that appear on the test. Second, you should look for a resource that provides detailed explanations and feedback for each question, so that you can learn from your mistakes and improve your skills. Finally, you should look for a resource that is up-to-date and reflects the latest changes and trends in the LNAT exam.
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In addition to practicing with past papers and question banks, there are several other tips that can help you succeed on the LNAT. These include: - Familiarize yourself with the exam format and instructions ahead of time, so that you can use your time efficiently on test day. - Stay calm and focused during the test, and don't let anxiety or stress distract you from your goal. - Read each question carefully and make sure you understand what is being asked before answering. - Use logic and critical thinking skills to analyze the information and arguments presented in the questions. - Practice good time management, and don't spend too much time on any one question. - Finally, be sure to get a good night's sleep before the exam and eat a healthy breakfast to help you feel alert and energized.
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MULTIPLE-CHOICE QUESTION TIPS
- You have 42 questions to answer in the time frame of 1 hour and 35 minutes. You need to make sure to distribute your time wisely;
- Aim for an equal amount of time per question. You will find some questions easier than others. Finding the right balance of timing is crucial;
- Reading the passage is extremely important. Read the passage carefully in order to gain a complete understanding of the concepts, tone of voice, position that the author holds, the argument being made, etc;
- You will receive a mark for each correct answer, no marks are deducted for incorrect answers. So, if you really are struggling to work out the correct answer, eliminate the answers that you know to be incorrect, and take a guess out of the remaining answers;
- You can skip a multiple-choice question and come back to it by marking them for ‘review’. You will need to go back to the question before you finish the multiple choice section. You will not be able to go back to the multiple choice questions once you begin the essay section.
ESSAY QUESTION TIPS
- Planning is key in this exercise. Before you start your essay, make sure you work through a mental or physical structure of how you will lay out your answer. This will make writing the essay so much easier, instead of just winging the essay off the top of your head.
- Keep your essay between 500-600 words. Remember that quantity does not = quality.
- Don’t sit on the fence. The assessors want you to pick one side of the argument. You can acknowledge opposing arguments to your own, but only do this to disprove or reinforce your own side of the argument.
- Educated assumptions work just as well as facts. Provided you back your assumptions up with logic and reasoning, your essay will still score highly.
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Speaker A: For years, debate has raged around the idea of whether zoos are ethical. There are various arguments on both sides of the fence, with animal rights campaigners amongst the foremost of these.
Primary amongst the arguments that animal rights campaigners put forward, is the idea that zoos reduce the natural instinct of animals. For example, if a meat-eater that would actively hunt in the wild is hand fed by humans for its entire existence, then it will completely lose its natural instinct to hunt for itself. Thus, zoos are severely limiting the animals under their protection. Secondly, there is the fact that the animals are being used for public entertainment. Zoos might claim that they are providing a safe haven for animals on the brink of extinction, but they completely undermine the benefit of this by offering free reign to the public to observe the animals through cages. Children scream at them, banging on the glass. People ogle and stare and disturb the poor, frightened creatures. How would we like it if someone did this to us?
Speaker B: As a regular zoo-goer and enthusiast, I have always been at odds with the idea of ‘how would we like it if someone did this to us?’ This is a very flawed concept, but one that do-gooders seem to have adopted as a mantra when it comes to animals. How would you like it if someone put you on a lead, and walked you round the park? Well, my dog seems to enjoy it very much, I’ll have you know. Zoos are kind to animals. They feed them and keep them from becoming extinct, and the way that they do this is via the revenue generated from visitors. The proof is in the pudding. Although a noble cause, animal charities and donations do not make anywhere near the profit that zoos make. Many of them struggle to survive, and although the animals are well looked after, these sanctuaries often just cannot be sustained. So the next time you look at a nearly extinct animal, and criticise zoo-goers for ogling it through a cage, remember that these same people are the ones funding the survival of its species.
Which of the following provides the most accurate description of why Speaker B dislikes the statement, ‘how would you like it if someone did this to us?’
A – Speaker B dislikes this statement because she feels that it is counter-intuitive to try and put human beings in the same position as animals.
B – Speaker B dislikes this statement because she feels that many of the same people who use it also own domesticated pets.
C – Speaker B dislikes this statement because she feels that it is used in many cases where animals are being treated respectfully and with kindness.
D – Speaker B dislikes this statement because she feels that it is used in many cases where she does not want to imagine how she’d feel if someone did the same thing to her.
“Does the Snoopers’ Charter infringe on our human rights?”
This question focuses on your ability to discuss your opinions and provide valuable explanations and examples for both sides, whilst choosing a definitive side of the argument.
C. Speaker B dislikes this statement because she feels that it is used in many cases where animals are being treated respectfully and with kindness.
While it is true that Speaker B comments on the relationship between people who use this statement and domesticated pets, this is not the main reason she dislikes this statement. She clearly states, ‘my dog seems to enjoy it very much, I’ll have you know. Zoos are kind to animals. They feed them and keep them from becoming extinct, and the way that they do this is via the revenue generated from visitors.’
For . To argue ‘ for ‘ the Snoopers’ Charter infringing on our rights, the key points you could include are:
- The cost of introducing the changes will hit consumers hardest. The government have not considered the enormous costs involved in collecting and holding such a large amount of data for ISP companies. In order to cope with this, it is inevitable that service providers will have to increase the cost of using their services.
- There is absolutely no need for the government to get involved in what the average person looks at online. The majority of people are law-abiding citizens, who deserve the benefit of the doubt. The government are acting as if all Internet users are guilty of criminal activity.
- By introducing such widespread data collection techniques, the government are asking for trouble. If this data fell into the wrong hands then the results could be disastrous. We are essentially giving unlimited power to ISP employees, who can view all of their customer data, and theoretically use this for their own purposes, i.e. blackmail.
- This extreme level of surveillance is exactly what has been warned about in books such as 1984, and is reminiscent of the actions of totalitarian dictators in other countries. Do we not have human rights? The government is ramping up the level of control it has over its public, under the guise of protecting them.
- The bill gives organisations such as the Police the power to hack into phones and laptops. This is a rapid expansion on what it began as, which was simply requiring ISPs to store customer Internet data. There is strong evidence to suggest that once the plan is incorporated, the government will take even more liberties with their newfound power.
Against . To argue ‘ against ‘ the Snoopers’ Charter infringing on our rights, the key points you could include are:
- We live in a society where it is necessary for the government to monitor our Internet activity. Terrorists are using the Internet and encrypted communications services to plan deadly attacks on human life. If we do not stop this, the results could be catastrophic.
- The government have stated that ISP companies will not be forced to adhere to the bill if it is not cost permissive for them to do so. Therefore, it is unlikely that consumers will feel too much of a financial backlash.
- The argument that ISP employees could exploit the data they have collected is unfounded. Such employees would have to go to great lengths to do so, and could even do so in the current system. Furthermore, if we trust the ISPs themselves to provide us with the Internet, then we should trust their judgement on whom they are employing.
- The Police Service have openly welcomed the bill, stating that they believe it will significantly increase their ability to fight crime. It is integral that we do everything we can to help our Police Service and other digital protection agencies, such as GCHQ, fight criminals within our society. This extends to paedophiles, as well as terrorists.
- The current form of parliament means that comparing the government’s actions to those of dictators such as Stalin is unrealistic. We live in a democratic system, where such behaviour would be immediately stopped. This is particularly true for the media, which cannot be controlled by the government.
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LNAT essays should be 500 words minimum to 700 words maximum.
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You will get 40 minutes to write your LNAT essay.
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LNAT essay questions will be in the form of either a question or a statement.
Here are some LNAT essay questions for you to practise:
Should public transport be compulsory in certain areas?
Being fair to the community is more important than being just to the individual. Discuss.
Make the best argument you can for full government funding of undergraduate education.
“Everyone would benefit from doing a stint of manual labour.” Do you agree?
Animal rights should be sacrificed when human life might be at stake. Discuss.
Should the government do more to encourage people into the teaching profession?
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LNAT or National Admission test for law is an aptitude test that is conducted across 89 universities in the UK before offering admissions into their law programmes . Due to an ever increasing competition, this test was developed by oxford university to solve the problems faced by institutes with respect to shortlisting candidates. LNAT is mandatory for both home as well as international students, applying for law courses in the UK . LNAT is a 130 minute long exam that consists of 2 sections; an MCQ type and an essay type. In this blog we bring you various practise questions that’ll help you ace your LNAT Sample essays.
LNAT Sample Essays: Structure and Format
While writing the essay it is important to keep the following points in mind in order to write a well-structured essay.
- What – try to understand the motion that is put forward. Is the motion based on law, politics, economics or ethics? What exactly is being asked of you? While writing the essay you are required to display high levels of critical thinking which must be visible in your essay.
- Why – ask yourself why this question is being asked? What could be the purpose of such a statement? Provide evidence to suggest the accuracy or inaccuracy of the motion. Question why you are required to use certain terms, phrases or literary technique. Your analytical ability and persuasiveness will be put to test.
- How- how is this statement concluded and what are the practicalities of implementing it? What are the ways in which this can be challenged? How can it be enforced and monitored? You will be required to provide solid logical reasoning and demonstrate how your answer forms a conclusion.
- What if – another question you must ask yourself is about the alternatives you have provided in your essay. Are there any views to consider? What are the practical implications of the arguments you have put forth? Can those be challenges? If yes, how? Weigh in both the strengths and weaknesses of your argument.
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Here are some of the best questions that can help you practise for LNAT essays:
- What disciplinary sanctions should teachers be allowed to use?
- Make the best case you can for public funding of the arts.
- How should judges be appointed?
- ‘It is right that students should contribute to the cost of their degrees.’ Do you agree?
- Does it matter if some animal and plant species die out?
- What is ‘political correctness’ and why does it matter?
- Should the law require people to vote in general elections?
- We must be prepared to sacrifice traditional liberties to defeat terrorism.’
- Should private cars be rationed? If so, how?
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Should the privacy of the accused be maintained in Criminal legal proceedings?
The criminal justice system is rooted on the principle that the suspect is innocent until proven guilty by the court of law. This principle is applicable whether the person is renowned in the public sphere, therefore making the case susceptible to prejudice or someone wholly anonymous. Therefore, I am of the opinion that wherever possible, the anonymity of the accused ought to be maintained. There are several reasons to believe so. Firstly and most importantly, the legal system ought to be free from biases and prejudices. Secondly, publishing the accused’s identity does not serve public interest. It would be a gross breach of an individual’s right to privacy when publishing the identity.
The nature of the legal process is a dialectic process; it is a rule of thumb that the prosecutor must prove the guilt of the accused beyond reasonable doubt. the defence ought to cast doubt on the case of the prosecution or prove the defendant’s innocence. This process necessitates the gathering of evidence, familiarity with the facts pertinent to the case and precedents set by the previous cases. If a defendant’s anonymity is compromised that could potentially colour the legal proceedings with public prejudice. This would be antithetical to the very nature of legal process.
A public bias is as dangerous as any other bias and can impact the legal proceedings in negative ways. Therefore there is the possibility that the disclosure of the accused’s identity can impact the objectivity of the court. The accused only ought to be tried by the court and not by the media.
To elaborate on the 2nd issue, the publishing of the accused identity can be extremely counterproductive and in general unhelpful to the public interest. Media trials can be extremely dehumanizing which apart from affecting the trial can additionally impact the accused life if found to be innocent.
Most importantly, an individual’s right to privacy has been recognized as a fundamental right. A man acquitted 100 times is the same as a man once or never prosecuted at all, but seldom do the larger public view the situation from a legal perspective. The person may never escape the humiliation and public prejudice of having once been accused.
In conclusion, I’d like to reiterate the importance of maintaining anonymity in a case of criminal accusation. It is a fair argument that the public at large ought to know the argument of the criminal who threatens their safety and security, however the principles of law dictates that a person is innocent until proven guilty. By abiding by this view, we can maintain the objectivity of the court and preserve the dignity of the accused.
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The Law National Aptitude Test is used as part of the selection process for Law School. It is managed by LNAT Consortium Ltd and is ministered by Pearson Vue.
About LNAT The assessment will evaluate your lateral thinking capabilities as well as verbal and logic skills. It is two hours and a quarter long and divided into two sections; multiple-choice questions and an essay.
The LNAT It does not require you to have legal knowledge but instead looks at key aptitudes that are relevant and required to study and practice law. These aptitudes include:
LNAT Verbal reasoning Tests (advanced) Making logical inferences and deductions Distinguishing between fact, opinion and speculation Determining what is relevant and what is not Identifying strong and weak arguments
Below we have provided more information about the two sections of the LNAT:
The first section will present you with 12 paragraphs of information. You will be asked 3-4 subsequent questions relating to each paragraph (totalling 42 questions overall). Like all verbal reasoning tests , your answer must be solely based on the information provided, and not external knowledge.
Each question only has one answer and there is a total of 42 points available in this particular section. Wrong answers will not deduct points from your overall score. You will never be expected to guess or speculate the answer, all of the necessary information will be provided to you in order for you to decide the correct answer.
The second section will invite you to write an essay based on a choice of three topics provided to you. You will be given 40 minutes to complete your essay and it will be evaluated to see how well you are able to put forward an argument. Each of your statements must be supported with strong reasons, demonstrating logic as opposed to real facts. Make sure you do not contradict yourself at any point within your essay, as this will weaken your argument. Fluid communication and language precision is key in this exercise.
You are expected to produce around 500-600 words within the given timeframe, and to not exceed 750 words. A word counter will be provided on screen to help you.
Your LNAT scores are only valid for a year. If you take it and decide to apply to Law School a year later, you will need to repeat the exam. It is important for you to know that your essay will not be marked by LNAT, but by the universities to which you have applied. Do make sure you check each universities individual cut-off dates for these applications as they vary.
The following universities use LNAT:
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Sample LNAT questions
So you’re flying the nest and leaving home to study law at university. It’s the first step on a long road to becoming a lawyer but even after you’ve sent off that lovely law personal statement and selected your five university choice, you have to sit the LNAT.
Of course, by now you know what the LNAT is and you’ve been preparing well, but what about practicing for the LNAT and having some sample questions to check out? Don’t fear, LNAT student, AllAboutLaw.co.uk is here to provide. (Don’t mention it…).
LNAT multiple choice questions
The first part of the LNAT test is made up of 42 multiple-choice questions lasting 95 minutes. There are three or four questions for 12 argumentative passages that test your reasoning skills.
There’s no way to revise as such, as you don’t know what the passage will contain, but there are example questions you can try your hand at. Such as this one (which we borrowed from the lovely folks at The Guardian ):
Example LNAT questions
Consider the following argument:
There are numerous mentally ill offenders in our prisons. This is shameful. The only point of punishment is deterrence. But to be deterred one needs to be a rational person, and a rational person is a person who understands the likely consequences of his or her actions. Mentally ill offenders are, by definition, less than fully rational. So they cannot be deterred, and should not be in prison.
1. Which of the following is an unarticulated assumption of the argument?
(a) There are numerous mentally ill offenders in our prisons
(b) Imprisoning the mentally ill is shameful
(c) Imprisonment is a form of punishment
(d) Rational people understand the likely consequences of their actions
(e) Those who cannot be deterred should not be in prison.
2. Which of the following is a flaw in the argument?
(a) It does not tell us anything about the definition of mental illness that it is using
(b) It starts from the assumption that we should be ashamed of our prisons
(c) It suggests that we have to embark on a very troublesome review of the way that imprisonment is used as a punishment
(d) It does not allow for the possibility that some people who were not mentally ill when they offended might become mentally ill in prison
(e) It relies on statistics.
3. Which of the following can we most reliably infer that the author of the argument believes?
(a) People should not be sent to prison except as a last resort
(b) Mentally ill people should be treated in hospital for their illnesses
(c) Offenders who are not mentally ill should always be punished by imprisonment
(d) All offences have consequences
(e) The point of punishment is not rehabilitation.
LNAT stress that there is only one correct answer to these questions and they don’t include trick questions. You just have to think critically!
LNAT essay questions
The second part of the LNAT lasts for 40 minutes and is an essay based question. To prepare for this, check out our tips . One sample question, which is actually provided by LNAT themselves, is as follows: ‘In Western society, arranged marriages should no longer be tolerated.’
There are a range of arguments you could follow for this, one being the idea that in Western society, the majority of people are liberal and free to choose what they do with their own lives.
The counter-argument would be that western society prides itself on being tolerant of other cultures and traditions, therefore to intervene in such matters would be going against western principles.
More sample question advice and practice tests can be found on LNAT’s website .
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If you are keen to gain entry to law school, you will need to sit the LNAT or The Law National Aptitude Test. This test will assess candidates’ advanced verbal reasoning skills and logical thinking abilities and is used by many leading law schools.
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What is the LNAT?
The LNAT is the main test used in the UK for admissions into law universities. Pearson VUE, which LNAT Consortium Ltd manages, administers the test.
Other qualifications such as A levels (or similar depending on where you are based globally) and interviews will form part of the assessment process. Each school will give the results of the LNAT a different weighting depending upon its selection policy.
Contrary to what you may imagine, the LNAT is not designed to measure knowledge of the law, or indeed any other subject. This is an attempt to reduce any bias that may occur due to personal backgrounds, education or socioeconomic standing. The LNAT is designed purely to assess the key skills and aptitudes that are likely to be required during the study or the practice of law.
The LNAT will include the following components:
- Advanced verbal reasoning skills
- Making logical inferences and deductions
- Distinguishing between fact and opinion or speculation
- Determining what is relevant and what is not
- Identification of strong and weak arguments.
What does the LNAT test entail?
The test takes 2 hours and 15 minutes and is in two parts. It contains multiple-choice questions and an essay question. Overall, it looks easier than the Clifford Chance Training Contract assessment or Linklaters Training Contract .
Although the test is done online, you will be given a pen and paper to take notes should you need to.
Multiple-choice section:
In this section, there will be 42 questions centred around 12 argumentative passages, each with 3-4 questions. This is the longest part of the whole test and takes one hour and 35 minutes. Your score will be assigned by a computer, and the maximum score you can achieve is 42.
Within the multiple-choice options, there is only one correct answer, and this relates solely to the given passage. You should ignore any other information you may possess about the subject. As with many tests, some questions will appear easier than others. This is intentional, and the test is designed to evaluate your ability to cope with different situations along with your quality of knowledge.
The answer is always within the passage and under no circumstances are you expected to speculate or guess the answer. This is an important point to remember, especially if you are unsure about an answer or if you are anxious that you do not know the answer – just go back and re-read the passage carefully to uncover the correct solution.
Sample questions could include something like:
- Which one of the following best expresses the main idea of the passage?
- According to the passage, which one of the following findings would most clearly undermine evidence for …?
- Which one of the following phrases, as used in context, most clearly reveals the author’s opinion about …?
- The author’s use of the phrase ……… serves to…..?
For each question, there will be a choice of around five possible answers from which you must select the correct answer. Remember, the answers are in the text!
You need to ensure that the answer you choose is the very best possible choice from the ones you are given. Don’t get caught out with options that are intentionally close to the answer. However, if you begin to run out of time and you really cannot decide on an answer, then give your best guess.
You will not have marks taken away for a wrong answer, and you might get lucky. One thing is for certain, you will have no chance of a mark if you do not answer at all!
Essay Section
For this part of the assessment, you will be given a time limit of 40 minutes. You will be given a choice of three subjects and you must choose one to write your essay on.
The primary purpose of the essay task is to evaluate how articulately you are able to construct an argument. You will need to give strong supporting statements in favour of your chosen subject. You do not need to have lots of knowledge about the subject, but the examiner will be looking for your use of logic over the possession of facts.
You can make a range of assumptions as long as they are not contradictory and have a logical purpose. It is important to make it clear to the reader what your assumptions are by stating them clearly and demonstrating your train of thought.
The essay should have a maximum word count of 750 words and ideally around 500-600 words. If your essay is too short, you will not achieve a sufficient evaluation and if your essay is too long, there may be parts of it that are ignored altogether. You will have a word count tool to help you gauge your essay length.
Before beginning your essay, it is advisable to make a brief plan to ensure that you include the salient points in a clear, concise and well-structured way. With such a low word count, it could be very easy to lose your thread or to go off track with an idea of the main points of your argument before you start.
How can I prepare for the LNAT?
The best way to prepare for the test is to make sure you are familiar with the types of questions you may encounter and to recognise the format of the test. Avoiding any uncomfortable surprises can greatly reduce your nerves or anxiety on the day of your test. Job Test Prep can provide you with specific resources for the LNAT to help you achieve this familiarity.
The more calm and confident you feel, the better you will be able to focus, and the greater your chances of achieving your best results. It is also not a surprise that practising the kinds of skills that you expect to encounter in the test will definitely improve your performance and sharpen those skills — practice does indeed make perfect!
Whilst Job Test Prep is not affiliated with the test providers, the resources available can provide you with explanations and tips about the tests along with a range of verbal reasoning questions to hone your skills. It will also help you if you have had plenty of time to practise answering in a multiple-choice format.
A good way to prepare for the essay section of the test is to start writing perhaps one short essay a week so that you get used to the length of time you will have and how to construct an articulate essay.
Also, try reading articles in newspapers and current affairs journals. Read the article with a critical eye and try to ascertain what is being said in the article and any underlying messages.
For example:
- Can you identify the main points or issues in the article?
- Are there any assumptions that are being made and what are they? Are all the facts in the article?
- What are the conclusions being drawn by the writer?
- Are there any counter-arguments to be made?
- Has the writer drawn you in as the reader?
When are the LNAT tests?
The tests run from September to June and you are only allowed to take the test once in any one cycle. You must ensure that you take the test within the UCAS year that you apply for your chosen university – you cannot carry results over from one year to another.
What about my LNAT results?
The multiple-choice section of the paper is marked at the assessment centre but the essay is sent to your chosen universities 24 hours after completion.
If you take the test in a year period up to January, you will receive your results in February but for tests taken after that time, your results will arrive in July.
Different universities will have different testing deadlines and it is very important that you adhere to these. If you miss the deadline, then your application will not be considered and you will have to wait until the next cycle.
LNAT tests are used by the following universities:
- University of Birmingham
- University of Bristol
- Durham University
- University of Glasgow
- KING’S College, London
- The University of Nottingham
- University of Oxford
- SOAS University of London
- UCL Faculty of Laws
A career in law is still regarded as one of the most prestigious positions both nationally and globally. Getting the correct education and qualifications is vital and it is therefore understandable that competition for university places is fierce. The universities, just like employers, will be looking for the very best candidates, candidates who have the aptitude and skills to enable them to succeed.
Make sure that you are fully prepared for all that the test will entail to have the very best chance of success. Get familiar with the format and the style of questions. Finally, remember that practice makes perfect. Job Test Prep is able to provide you with the tools you need to make sure that you are well-practised and on the educational path to secure your dream career!
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LNAT Section A: Multiple Choice Questions
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Section A of the LNAT exam features 42 multiple choice questions, which you have 95 minutes to answer. This guide outlines the test format for Section A of the LNAT exam and some tips on how to prepare for the multiple choice questions. It’s important to prepare for the multiple choice questions in Section A of the LNAT because your entire LNAT score is based on this part of the exam.
What Does LNAT Section A Test?
Section A of the LNAT exam is designed to test the following attributes needed to study law:
- Your comprehension skills
- Your ability to deduce and interpret evidence
- The capability to read between the lines and think creatively
- Your capacity to distinguish between statements of fact and opinion
As a whole, the purpose of LNAT Section A is to measure your ability to focus on details and not jump to conclusions.
What Do Section A Multiple Choice Questions Look Like?
LNAT Section A questions are 12 long passages of text – approximately 4 – 8 paragraphs in length. You will answer 3 – 5 multiple choice questions on each passage, each with 5 options to choose from. Only one of the answers will be correct.
The questions will not specifically be focused on law. Instead they will cover a wide variety of topics, including:
The list is not exhaustive. However, LNAT Section A is not designed to test your knowledge on these subjects, but your ability to decipher meanings from the text, whether it’s the intentions of the writer or the reasons for the use of specific words or sentences.
How Is Section A Scored?
Section A of the LNAT is the only part of the exam that is officially scored. You are given a mark out of 42 based on how many questions you answer correctly. There is no pass or fail mark for the LNAT test. Instead, your score is used by LNAT universities as part of your application.
How Will LNAT Universities Use Your Section A Score?
LNAT universities use your Section A LNAT score as an indication of your comprehension and reasoning skills. University admissions tutors want to know that you can analyse, understand and interpret texts, as they are the essential skills needed for studying law.
Your LNAT Section A score provides admissions tutors with more information on which to base their decision of who to give a place to on their law degree courses .
In particular, LNAT universities will use your Section A score when other university applicants have similar qualifications. For example, it can be difficult to compare an applicant who has A-Levels with applicants who have Advanced Highers or qualifications from other countries.
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Types of LNAT Multiple Choice Questions
There are 3 types of LNAT multiple choice questions that are the most common:
- Argument analysis questions
- Information analysis and interpretation questions
- Literary and verbal reasoning questions
Each type of question tests different skills.
Argument Analysis Questions
Argument analysis questions assess your ability to understand what arguments are being made in a passage of text. You could be asked:
- What is the writer arguing?
- What is the writer not arguing?
- What are the strengths of the writer’s argument?
- Why is the author making a particular argument?
To answer argument analysis questions, you need to understand what an argument is, and how to undermine an argument. An argument is a series of statements, which are purposely presented in order to prove, or disprove, a given position.
To analyse the strength of an argument, you must divide the text, separating the various premises for the argument – whether expressed or implied – and the logical reasoning made from them. Then assess each of the parts separately.
First, establish whether each of the premises for the argument are strong or you could easily argue against them. Then determine whether the reasoning is logical or a misconception. Arguments are a misconception if they incorrectly apply the laws of logic, which makes an argument less solid.
Often one of the best strategies for answering argument analysis questions is to use a process of elimination. This will enable you to swiftly eliminate the wrong answers and progress to the right one. Closely reading the passage will help you do this as the right answer will always emerge from careful reading of the text.
Information Analysis And Interpretation Questions
Analysis and interpretation LNAT questions in Section A can include:
- What is implied but not stated?
- What can we assume from the passage?
Careful reading of the text is required to ensure that you do not make any assumptions that the author is not making. You are not supposed to rely on your general knowledge to interpret the text, instead you should focus on what the passage is actually saying and the facts presented as they are, rather than what you believe they should be.
You will also need to look at the bigger picture to try and interpret the words of the writer, rather than simply looking for the answer in the passage. It’s crucial that you read the whole text as you will need to understand what the author is trying to say.
Literary Style LNAT Questions
Literary style LNAT multiple choice questions focus on your understanding of the words used by the writer, and the overall argument they are trying to present. Questions you could be asked include:
- Why does the writer use this particular word or phrase?
- Is there another word they could have used to better express their meaning?
These questions are designed to test your understanding of unusual words and phrases. It’s important that you read a wide variety of news articles and books on a regular basis to broaden your vocabulary, and to help you answer literary style LNAT questions.
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Our tips For Answering LNAT Multiple Choice Questions
To prepare for Section A of the LNAT, read articles on a daily basis, but adopt a critical approach. When reading an article, get into the habit of trying to answer the following questions:
- What arguments is the writer making?
- What is the basis of each argument?
- What are the necessary assumptions made?
- Is it easy to agree with the basis of each argument and the assumptions made, or can they somehow be undermined?
- Does the author fail to mention counter arguments, or is the argument presented in a reasonable objective and balanced manner.
When sitting LNAT Section A:
- Don’t spend too much time reading the passage.
- Read the questions before reading the text to help you know what you should be focusing on when reading the passage.
- Don’t rely on your own general knowledge. The answer is always in the text
- Pay attention to the details. For example a statement like “People usually go to the football on Saturdays” is not the same as “People always go to the football on Saturdays.”
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The Law National Admissions Test (LNAT) is a 2-hour 15-minute test divided into two sections. Section A is a computer-based, multiple-choice exam consisting of 42 questions. The questions are based on 12 passages, with 3 or 4 multiple-choice questions on each. You are given 95 minutes to answer all of the questions.
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LNAT Section A is a multiple choice, 42 question, 95 minute test that will test your verbal reasoning, logic and creative thinking skills. This section is the only scored section of the LNAT; meaning that this is the only section that give you your LNAT score. This will be given as out of 42.
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The first part of the LNAT test is made up of 42 multiple-choice questions lasting 95 minutes. There are three or four questions for 12 argumentative passages that test your reasoning skills. There's no way to revise as such, as you don't know what the passage will contain, but there are example questions you can try your hand at.
What does the LNAT test involve? There are two parts to the LNAT. The first is a multiple choice assessment, consisting of 12 passages, with 4 questions following each passage. For this part of the assessment, you will be given 1 hour and 35 minutes to complete all 42 questions.
The first stage of the LNAT is the multiple choice section. This is computer based, and will require candidates to answer 42 questions based on 12 passages. The passages will contain 3 or 4 questions, with 4 options to choose from each question. The test will take 1 hour and 35 minutes to complete.
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Below we have provided more information about the two sections of the LNAT: The first section will present you with 12 paragraphs of information. You will be asked 3-4 subsequent questions relating to each paragraph (totalling 42 questions overall). Like all verbal reasoning tests, your answer must be solely based on the information provided ...
LNAT stress that there is only one correct answer to these questions and they don't include trick questions. You just have to think critically! LNAT essay questions. The second part of the LNAT lasts for 40 minutes and is an essay based question. To prepare for this, check out our tips. One sample question, which is actually provided by LNAT ...
In this section, there will be 42 questions centred around 12 argumentative passages, each with 3-4 questions. This is the longest part of the whole test and takes one hour and 35 minutes. Your score will be assigned by a computer, and the maximum score you can achieve is 42.
LNAT Section A questions are 12 long passages of text - approximately 4 - 8 paragraphs in length. You will answer 3 - 5 multiple choice questions on each passage, each with 5 options to choose from. Only one of the answers will be correct. The questions will not specifically be focused on law. Instead they will cover a wide variety of ...
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