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General

What skills do you need to be a lawyer?

These essential skills will help you thrive as a legal professional: 

  • Strong Analytical Skills: Lawyers must analyze complex information, laws, and precedents to craft compelling arguments and solutions.   
  • Outstanding Communication: Persuasive speaking and clear, concise writing are crucial for presenting cases and preparing legal documents.   
  • Critical Thinking: Lawyers need to think strategically, identifying strengths, weaknesses, and logical solutions in legal situations.   
  • Attention to Detail: Precision is key when reviewing contracts, preparing cases, and avoiding costly mistakes.   
  • Research Proficiency: The ability to quickly and effectively conduct legal research ensures you stay informed and prepared.   
  • Negotiation Skills: Mastering diplomacy and persuasion helps attorneys achieve favorable outcomes for their clients.   
  • Time Management: Balancing casework, documentation, and court deadlines requires impeccable organizational skills.   
  • Empathy and Client Care: Building trust and understanding your clients’ needs is crucial in delivering personalized legal support. 

Honing these skills not only prepares you for the demands of the legal profession, but also sets you apart as a top-tier lawyer in a competitive industry. 

BARBRI Professional Development

Does BARBRI offer continuing professional development courses?

Yes! BARBRI is the trusted global leader in legal education. Explore our training and certification programs and advance your career. Popular subjects include: paralegal certificate training, legal nurse consultant training courses, negotiation skills training, and intellectual property certification.

We also offer thousands of CLE and CPE credit courses in over 30 practice areas, as well as ongoing professional skills training for legal professionals. 

How can I be added to your email list to receive information on upcoming programs?

To receive email notification of upcoming programs, you may select your preferred practice areas by logging into your account at https://my.barbri.com/s/account-dashboard. Once logged in, click edit profile and select the practice areas you want to receive email communication for.  You may also call customer service at 1-800-926-7926 (weekdays from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Eastern).

Account + Payment FAQs

What are my course payment options?

We accept American Express, MasterCard, VISA, and Discover, as well as checks. 

What is BARBRI's Federal Employer Identification Number (FEIN)?

BARBRI’s Federal Employer Identification Number (FEIN) is 443747301. 

How can I access/update my BARBRI account information?

If you’re a registered BARBRI user, visit https://my.barbri.com/s/account-dashboard and log in with your username and password. From there, you can:  

  • View your previous transactions  
  • Update your contact details  
  • Access your CLE Pass and on-demand programs 

How can I specify my email preferences?

To manage your subscription preferences, you may fill out this form https://pages.barbri.com/PD-Preference-Center.html, or log into your account at https://my.barbri.com/s/account-dashboard, click edit profile, and choose your practice areas. You may also call customer service at 1-800-926-7926 (weekdays from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Eastern).  If you call us, please be sure to indicate any topic areas you would like to receive information on, or let us know that you wish to receive no further promotional emails from BARBRI for Professionals.

Does BARBRI offer a money-back guarantee?

Yes! Our webinars are backed by our 100% Unconditional Money-Back Guarantee: if you are not satisfied with any of our products, simply let us know to receive a full refund. Contact us at 1-800-926-7926. 

Individual + Firm Passes

Do you offer discounts for multiple user purchases of the Annual Pass?

Yes. BARBRI offers a range of enterprise-wide packages tailored to meet the professional development needs of legal, tax, and accounting teams. To explore the right package for your firm or organization, please visit https://www.barbri.com/professional-development/passes

What is your refund policy on the Annual Pass?

If you are not satisfied with your first webinar, you can cancel your individual annual pass within one week of your first webinar for a full refund of your pass purchase price.