Why choose BARBRI?
For more than 50 years, we’ve been building a global reputation for our experienced, innovative and effective approach to legal exam prep courses. Now that expertise and innovation is available to those looking to qualify as a solicitor in England and Wales.
We're pushing the boundary on legal education by offering online SQE Prep courses that fit all types of learners, from those who want to get qualified or dual qualified as soon as possible to those who need more flexibility while they prepare. And the results are real. Our SQE pass rates significantly exceed the national average.
BARBRI SQE Prep in numbers
Studied with BARBRI
300+ students of the 1,090 who sat the SQE1 in November 2021 exam studied with BARBRI
239 students of the 726 who sat SQE2 in April 2022 studied with BARBRI
SQE pass rates
77% of the 300+ students reported passing the SQE1, compared to the 53% average
83% of the 239 students reported passing the SQE2, compared to the 77% average
QWE Kickstart
We’ve partnered with The SQuarE Route to offer BARBRI students the opportunity to secure a quality and career-enhancing 6-month period of Qualifying Work Experience (QWE) at top law firms and corporations. Find out more here.
Workshops
83% of students reported they were happy with the number of workshops provided
Personal Study Plan
Our PSP was rated 4.6/5
SQE2
74% of those who reported passing SQE1 with us progressed straight to SQE2 Prep
83% of those who sat the SQE2 with us reported passing
Learn more about the SQE with BARBRI
About the exam
The exam combines mixed subject questions and multiple-choice formats
Why choose the SQE?
The SQE is the new standard for qualifying as a solicitor in England and Wales
Funding your SQE studies
Funding options are available, including SQE scholarships and loans
Our partners
Partnerships with firms, charities and universities are making legal careers a possibility for all
BARBRI Bridges
Our funding initiative supports aspiring lawyers by enhancing diversity and inclusion
Careers & employability
Helping you make informed decisions about how to best progress your career
Learn more about qualifying as a solicitor with the SQE
BARBRI courses
Take the next step
BARBRI shortlisted for the National Paralegal Awards 2022
We are proud to announce that BARBRI has been shortlisted in the 'Best Legal Profession Supplier' category of the National Paralegal Awards 2022.
This achievement recognises SQE-focused paralegal partnerships and our commitment to improving diversity across the profession through the introduction and development of the BARBRI Bridges funding initiative, pledging over £120,000 to the legal profession so far.
Many of our current SQE students are paralegals who have had more opportunities for career growth available to them since the introduction of the SQE. We aim to continue supporting them as they pave the way in the industry by further developing and qualifying via this new route.
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