Qualify as a solicitor without a law degree

SQE Prep courses for non-law graduates

Discover our SQE Prep courses

As a non-law graduate, entering the legal industry can seem daunting. However, the Solicitors Qualifying Exam (SQE) has democratised entry to the profession, making it more accessible than ever before.

There’s no expectation to have a legal background to pursue this qualification route, and BARBRI provides flexible and comprehensive courses to help you prepare for the SQE with confidence.

Watch the video to learn how our non-law students prepare for the SQE exams with our courses.

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Can I qualify if I don’t have a law degree?

The short answer is yes! While it is easy to compare yourself to other law students or graduates with some legal knowledge, the Solicitors Qualifying Exam (SQE) is a new assessment format and encompasses more subjects than the standard syllabus of a law degree. BARBRI has designed SQE Prep courses specifically for this new style of assessment drawing on years of experience in preparing students for both multiple-choice and practical assessments.

We know how difficult it is for non-lawyers and lawyers alike when they take the first step into becoming a solicitor so let us guide you through! Our courses have helped a variety of students successfully study for and pass legal exams, and our innovative Personal Study Plan (PSP) is tailored to meet the needs of everyone, regardless of their previous legal knowledge.

If you feel that you would benefit from learning some of the fundamentals of English and Welsh law, we also offer SQE Foundations, a short course which you can take just before your SQE Prep course.

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Key Course Features

Extensive Experience

Years of experience in delivering bar preparation courses and a bank of thousands of multiple-choice questions to help you master the techniques and outcomes tested on the SQE1.

1:1 Learning Coaches

An excellent faculty of experienced solicitors and barristers well versed in delivering exam preparation courses.

Personal Study Plan

We use our AI system, the Intuitive Study Assistant and Coach (ISAAC), to create a bespoke Personal Study Plan (PSP) which adjusts to your progress and performance.

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Earn while you learn

One of the most common questions we get from students is how they’ll find enough time in their schedule to fit in studying for the SQE.

We know you're busy, so we've designed a course that's flexible and convenient, allowing you to balance work and family. Our Flexible 40-week SQE Prep course is powered by cutting edge AI technology, which means there are no more worries about what to study next. With our innovative Personal Study Plan powered by Intuitive Study Assistant and Coach (ISAAC) you'll always have a plan. 

Try out our course for free using the SQE Prep Preview. This handy tool will give you a taste of what we offer and how it could work with your schedule.

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Take our quiz to determine if a legal career is the right choice for you. 

SQE Foundations

BARBRI SQE Foundations is short course that can help increase your confidence before undertaking your SQE1 Prep studies. If you are a graduate from a non-law discipline, this will provide you with the fundamentals needed to feel confident before starting your SQE1 Prep course. This is available only with the SQE1 Prep 40-week and 20-week course options.

Resources for graduates

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Testimonials

I am extremely impressed with the BARBRI SQE Prep course. The mock questions were very similar to those in the exam and the content BARBRI included on the course was extremely targeted making revision effortlessly efficient.

Lauren Hancock

"I studied for SQE1 with BARBRI and the Personal Study Plan(PSP) they have put in place is just exceptional. Half the burden of studying law is to plan for it, and with Barbri this is done for you, so all you need to do is commit, and stick to the plan."  

Ali Yaacoub

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