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 maximum of 750 words - ideally about 500-600 words. We also have sample answers to some of these questions.
- 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.
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)