Today marks the official LNAT 2026 slot booking deadline for the majority of participating UK law schools. Prospective students must secure their Pearson VUE test center appointment by the end of today to remain eligible for the 2026-27 intake. Ensure your UCAS personal identifier is correctly linked to your LNAT profile before the final cut off tonight.

The registration window for the Law National Aptitude Test (LNAT-2026) has reached its final hours for the majority of applicants targeting British law schools. As of today, January 20, 2026, the testing-portal will cease to accept new slot bookings for candidates applying to standard UCAS universities. Managed by Pearson VUE, this deadline is the final opportunity for students to reserve a seat at a global testing center. Failing to secure a booking by the end of today will effectively disqualify candidates from being considered for competitive undergraduate law programs at most participating institutions.

Final Booking Timelines and Testing Windows

While the testing-portal closes for bookings today, the actual period for sitting the examination extends slightly further into the month.

• Registration Cutoff: All new account creations and test date reservations must be completed by 11:59 PM today, January 20, 2026.
• Latest Test Date: For those who successfully book today, the latest available date to physically sit the LNAT-2026 is January 25, 2026.
• University Exceptions: It is important to note that the deadline for the University of Bristol and Durham University passed earlier on January 14, whereas Oxford and Cambridge deadlines concluded in late 2025.
• Late Applications: Beyond today, the testing-portal will primarily remain open only for late international applicants or for the Singapore University of Social Sciences (SUSS-intake), which allows testing until mid-March.

Mandatory Compliance and Candidate Identification

To ensure a valid LNAT-2026 attempt, students must adhere to the strict center-protocols regarding payment and identification.

• Identity Verification: Candidates must present a valid, government-issued photo ID (typically a passport) at the center; the name must exactly match the name used during the testing-portal registration.
• UCAS Linkage: It is a mandatory requirement to enter your UCAS Personal Identifier number into your profile to ensure that scores are transmitted to the correct admissions offices.
• Session Validity: Under the official center-protocols, an applicant can only sit the test once per academic cycle; any unauthorized second attempt will result in the immediate invalidation of the later score.
• E-Voucher Use: For those without access to credit cards, the deadline to redeem an LNAT e-voucher for a slot booking also expires at the end of today's business hours.

Global Test Centers and Fee Structure

The SUSS-intake and UK admissions cycles utilize a vast network of Pearson VUE centers, with fees varying based on the geographic location of the test-taker.

• Booking Confirmation: After completing the transaction, candidates must receive a confirmation email; without this, the LNAT-2026 appointment is not officially secured.
• Score Transmission: Results for tests taken by the January 25 deadline are automatically shared with universities within 24 hours of the sitting, though students will only receive their scores in mid-February.
• Emergency Rescheduling: The center-protocols allow for rescheduling only if requested at least 48 hours before the appointment, meaning today's bookings are largely final.

Conclusion

As the January 20 deadline arrives, the urgency for law aspirants to finalize their LNAT-2026 arrangements is paramount. The testing-portal remains the singular gateway for admission to elite legal education in the UK and specifically for the SUSS-intake in Singapore. Candidates are urged to double-check their center location and time slot immediately after booking to avoid any administrative errors. With most UK universities requiring the LNAT as a cornerstone of their selection process, today marks a pivotal moment for the 2026-27 legal applicant cohort. After tonight, the window for equal consideration at most premier law schools will officially draw to a close.