The Logical Reasoning section presents short passages of around 300 words and asks you to identify arguments, evaluate them and reason from them. It is closely linked to the critical reading skills you build for English and Legal Reasoning.
What is tested
- Identifying an argument, its premises and its conclusion
- Recognising assumptions on which an argument depends
- Strengthening or weakening an argument
- Drawing valid inferences and spotting contradictions
- Analogies and relationships between ideas
How to prepare
- Find the conclusion first in every passage. Everything else either supports it or does not.
- Practise question types separately — assumption, strengthen, weaken, inference — before mixing them.
- Be strict about what follows. An inference must be supported by the passage, not merely plausible.
- Time yourself. Aim for a steady pace rather than perfection on every question.
Common mistakes
- Confusing an assumption with a conclusion
- Choosing a strong-sounding option that goes beyond the passage
- Ignoring the exact wording of the question stem