Foundations in Law

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£499

Start familiarising yourself with the study of law in England and Wales.

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About BARBRI Foundations in Law

BARBRI Foundations in Law is a short course designed to help you familiarise yourself with the study of law in England and Wales. It can also be taken prior to BARBRI SQE Prep to help students build knowledge ready to tackle the SQE prep courses with greater confidence.

Flexible study

The course is available online and on demand. During this short course, students will need to dedicate 15 hours per week over just 4 weeks making this course easy to fit into your life.

Bespoke study materials

The course consists of lectures, an online workbook and guided, interactive learning activities to solidify your knowledge.

What you'll cover

Course content covers the Legal System of England and Wales, Legal Research & Key Legal Concepts. Course content covers the Legal System of England and Wales, Legal Research & Key Legal Concepts.

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Who is this course for?

BARBRI Foundations in Law has been developed for students looking for an introduction to the study of law in England and Wales, such as those with no previous legal education and overseas lawyers. It will also be suitable for former law students who would like a refresher before embarking on the SQE and may even introduce some concepts not covered at university, but which will be covered in the SQE exams.

If you are looking to proceed on to the SQE, you are recommended to take Foundations in Law in the 4 weeks prior to the BARBRI SQE1 Prep course. Please see our bundles below for more details.

What you will learn

The BARBRI Foundations in Law course runs over four weeks, and you will need to dedicate around 15 hours of study per week to complete the course. The syllabus will give you an introduction to three key areas including:

  • The legal system of England & Wales;
  • Legal research – how to conduct and present it;
  • Core legal terms, concepts, and areas of practice.
The law covered in this course will also be covered in the SQE1 Prep course through additional lectures and exercises. Foundations in Law is a chance to acclimatise yourself to the study of law and, also to get you thinking like a lawyer.
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What's included

An online study guide will provide you with overviews and guidance on each subject.

Short, interactive lectures break down each of the subjects and are easy to schedule around your time commitments.

Interactive, online exercises incorporated into the curriculum help to consolidate knowledge and understanding of the materials.

Online pre-recorded, interactive workshops help to consolidate learning in legal thinking, the application of law, interpreting case law & statute, legal research and presenting client advice.

Self-review questions to help further understanding, including an introduction into SQE1 format of questioning.

Access to Westlaw enables candidates to start developing their legal research skills.

Sample the Foundations in Law materials

Check out the free sample course materials and resources you will receive as part of the Foundations in Law course.

Download the sample materials here

Enrol in BARBRI Foundations in Law

Choose from either a standalone 4-week Foundations in Law course which is available for you to start at a time most convenient to you.

Alternatively, if you are planning to proceed on to the SQE, we recommend choosing a Foundations in Law and SQE1 Prep bundle for optimum course alignment and discounted pricing.

Foundations in Law

Part-time course | 4-week course
15 hours of study per week
Enrolling on a rolling basis

Package with your chosen SQE1 Prep

£499

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Foundations in Law & BARBRI SQE1 Prep Package [Flexible]

Part-time course | 4-week course
15 hours of study per week
Starting 4th September 2023
Packaged with SQE1 Prep 40-week course, starting 2nd October 2023

£3,399

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Foundations in Law & BARBRI SQE1 Prep Package [Focused]

Part-time course | 4-week course
15 hours of study per week
Starting 28th July 2023
Packaged with SQE1 Prep 20-week course, starting 29th August

£3,399

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If you would like to enrol in a course that has already started, please reach out to our team at sqeprep@barbri.com to check availability.

Funding options
BARBRI guarantee
Alumni discount

SQE1 Prep course options

If you're looking to go straight into SQE1 Prep without taking Foundations in Law you can check out the standalone SQE1 Prep course options and pricing below.

Check out the SQE1 Prep courses here

Why students choose BARBRI

“BARBRI gives you all of the tools you need for success […] The thorough materials provide you with ample study guides and realistic practice materials. The daily study plan assures you that you are staying on track with your studying. This combination of well-developed tools allows you to feel as confident as you possibly can.”

Kristin Noonan

“The structure and pace of the Personal Study Plan helped me have a comprehensive plan and approach to reviewing the material.”

Eric J. Khorshad

“Everything you need is in the BARBRI course, and you have more than enough to get you prepared, you just need to dedicate the time and remember to stay calm! It breaks a seemingly insurmountable task down into manageable pieces so it’s doable. Additionally, being able to know my weak areas made my study time a lot more efficient.”

Holly Hearns

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