The Introduction: In your first paragraph, you should introduce the topic in a general way. This normally means that you need to explain why the topic is contentious or debateable.

Thesis Statement: One of the most important things to bear in mind is that your introduction must contain a thesis statement. Your thesis statement is a clear statement expressing your position on the topic and what you are going to argue.

The thesis statement is extremely important. It is like your opening statement in a court of law. In other words, it shows your audience where you are going to go with your topic.

Watch out! A thesis statement is not the same as an opinion because it is supported by an argument and defended with evidence. Therefore you must avoid using phrases such as "I think" or "in my opinion" in your LNAT essay.

Argumentation: In the next few paragraphs of the main body of the essay you need to argue your case. Arguing your case means that you support your position with reasons and examples.

Because of the time and word length limits on the LNAT, your main body will normally be 3 or 4 well-developed paragraphs, consisting of approximately 100 to 120 words each.

Since your main body should have 3 or 4 paragraphs, you should choose 3 or 4 aspects of the topic to discuss in each paragraph.

It is not always necessary to mention the opposing side of the argument. However, if you do mention the opposing side, you must refute it or point out why is is at odds with your position.

Conclusion and closing statement: Sum up your essay by re-stating why your position is important for society generally. You may also want to emphasis your position by stating what consequences will accrue to society if the opposite course of action is taken.

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