SQE1 Prep course

Prepare with BARBRI, experts in multiple-choice legal qualifying exams

Course Price:

£2,999

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Why our students love BARBRI's SQE1 Prep courses

We offer a variety of BARBRI SQE1 Prep courses to suit your circumstances: a flexible 40-week course, a focused 20-week course and an intense 10-week accelerated course. Our courses are offered twice a year, leading into the SQE assessments so the information is still fresh in your memory. Our prep courses are based on our 50 years of legal and tech experience preparing students for the US Bar exams and our expert faculty comprises qualified solicitors and barristers. You'll get access to an online platform with leading technology, thousands of multiple-choice questions to prepare you for the FLK1 and FLK2, and unlimited one-on-one learning coach time. We also offer several funding options.

Flexible course options

Access all materials online, anytime, including pre-recorded video lectures, ebooks and thousands of practice questions that build knowledge on a flexible schedule. We'll also mail you hardcopy workbooks.

Innovative tech support

Study with the help of our Personal Study Plan (PSP), our innovative online learning platform powered by machine-learning, which schedules modules around your available time. Get even more support from touchpoint workshops and your learning mentor.

For law & non-law graduates

Law graduates: Choose the accelerated full-time 10-week or focused part-time 20-week course. Non-law graduates: We recommend the optional Foundations in Law course with the 40-week course or the 20-week course.

SQE1 Pass rates

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Pass rate with 90% (or more) of PSP complete
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Average pass rate for all BARBRI students
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Industry average pass rate, SRA (Jul 2023)

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What's included in our SQE1 Prep course?

Your tailored, flexible online BARBRI Personal Study Plan (PSP) guides every assignment and activity throughout your entire BARBRI SQE1 Prep course. Your PSP delivers the right combination of substance and skills on a flexible schedule. Video lectures, workbooks and practice questions build knowledge over time, and all lecture materials are pre-recorded so you can access them online anytime. Learn more about our PSP here.

BARBRI SQE1 Prep faculty members are experienced qualified solicitors and barristers who teach you the substantive law for each subject.

The teaching materials and workshops are designed specifically to help you pass the exam. They are carefully crafted and regularly updated to convey exactly what you need to know in each subject. Materials are recorded so you can access them online anytime throughout the course, and lectures last about 20 to 30 minutes so that they fit easily into your schedule.

BARBRI has more than 50 years of experience training candidates to master multiple-choice question (MCQ) techniques and skills. These are the same skills you will need to pass the SQE1, but they may not be the skills you learned at university or earlier in your career.

During your SQE1 Prep course, you will practise thousands of multiple-choice questions to master the techniques and outcomes tested on the SQE1 exam. Learning and practice question sets build in difficulty over time and boost learning and retention through carefully planned repetition at key intervals. You will not only learn why an answer is correct, but also why the other options aren't correct. 

In addition to the main practice multiple choice questions, there will be several multiple-choice practice tests delivered in exam style.  This means that the student must complete all the questions before they can see the answers. We still provide the students with detailed explanations of each question, including why the right answers are correct and why the wrong choices are incorrect.  There will be 4 mock tests throughout the course, which will include two 90-question practice tests for each of the two assessment areas. Finally, the SQE1 preparation course concludes with a full simulated exam which will replicate the SQE1 assessment specification, a full test of 360 questions.

All SQE Prep students will have a Learning Coach. Your coach will be a qualified solicitor who mentors you throughout your exam preparation.

You would be able to book time with a Learning Coach to see how you are progressing with your studies. They will also conduct livestream workshops, provide tips, and help you with any study issues.

Before the SQE1 Prep course begins, we supply each candidate with a full set of printed materials for their studies. These bespoke workbooks are written exclusively by our expert tutors for the subjects examined in the SQE1. Digital copies of the hardcopy workbooks are also available in the online learning platform and app.

ISAAC is the powerful engine that runs your BARBRI SQE Prep course and online learning platform. ISAAC works out a complete Personal Study Plan (PSP) for you, scheduling the modules around your available time. As you go through your course, ISAAC picks up on your progress, recalibrates and assigns you the most important and helpful material.

“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 

SQE1 Prep & Exam FAQs

You will be tested on the application of Functioning Legal Knowledge by single best answer multiple choice questions. The two SQE1 Functioning Legal Knowledge (FLK) assessments comprise the following subject areas:
 
Business Law and Practice; Dispute Resolution; Contract; Tort; Legal System of England and Wales; Constitutional and Administrative Law and EU Law and Legal Services.
Property Practice; Wills and the Administration of Estates; Solicitors Accounts; Land Law; Trusts; Criminal Law and Practice.
Ethics and Professional Conduct is examined pervasively across both FLK exams, and principles of Taxation are assessed in the context of Business Law and Practice, Property Practice, and Wills and the Administration of Estates.

The first session is a Flexible (40-week) and is suitable for students without an English or Welsh law degree. However, this longer course is also available to any other students, especially those working full-time, or re-qualifying international lawyers. The second option is Focused (20-week) course which can be undertaken full-time or part-time, depending on availability or level of familiarity of the assessed subjects. The third option is Accelerated (10-week) course duration. This is only suitable for law graduates with the ability and opportunity to study intensively and full-time.

All course lengths cover the same materials but at require different hours of committed study per week.
 
The Flexible SQE1 40-week part-time course is 10-12 hours per week of study and we recommend 1 hour of study a day with 1 full day of study on the weekends.
 
The Focused SQE1 20-week part-time course is 20 hours per week of study and we recommend 3 hours of study per day over the 7-day week period.
 
The Accelerated SQE1 10-week full-time course will require 40 hours per week of study and is recommended for recent law graduates who can dedicate the time and study intensively.
The SQE1 Prep course has over 2,000 multiple-choice questions and forms the main foundation of the course content, in addition to the BABRRI workbooks, pre-recorded lectures and extensive mentor support. This way you will not only familiarise yourself with the substantive content of the exam, but also learn the crucial skill of applying this knowledge in the multiple-choice format that the assessment is in.
 
If you take any of our SQE2 Prep course you will also have access to this content.

For SQE1 you will receive a hard copy and online version of the Study Guide specifically designed for the SQE. This guide covers each subject area. You will also receive a revision book.

Once you have made payment for your SQE1 Prep Course, you can ship the books via your student portal in ‘orders’ and ‘manage shipping’. Through this, you can add your shipping address. Books are shipped within 3-5 working days. Digital forms of the books are available on the PSP Digital Bookshelf.  

In addition to the main practice multiple choice questions, there will be several multiple-choice practice tests delivered in exam style.  This means that the student must complete all the questions before they can see the answers. We still provide the students with detailed explanations of each question, including why the right answers are correct and why the wrong choices are incorrect.  There will be 4 mock tests throughout the course, which will include two 90-question practice tests for each of the two assessment areas. Finally, the SQE1 preparation course concludes with a full simulated exam which will replicate the SQE1 assessment specification, a full test of 360 questions. 

For both SQE1 each student gets assigned a Learning Coach, who acts as a personal mentor. You would be able to book time with a Learning Coach to see how you are progressing with your studies. They will also conduct livestream workshops, provide tips, and help you with any problem areas. There will also be scheduled “Strategy Sessions” when the learning coaches will be available for queries and support.
 
Additionally, we include our “Prep for Success” live workshop series to enhance group cohesion and improve exam readiness. The SQE1 touchpoint workshops will cover:
  • Guidance on how to use the materials and access/work through the course
  • How to approach multiple choice question exams
  • Wellness, mindfulness, and resilience
  • Pre mock guidance
  • Post mock analysis

SQE1 Prep costs £2,999

If you opt to pay with a BARBRI Instalment plan a finance fee of £149 will be applied at checkout.
 
SQE1 Payment plan
 
Flexible (40-week) – up to 8 equal payments
 
Focused (20-week) – up to 4 equal payments
 
Accelerated (10-week) – up to 2 equal payments

Yes, there are several scholarship options available, including a Public Sector SQE Scholarship (£600 off SQE1 Prep course fees), Essay Competition SQE Scholarship (partial or full funding off SQE1 Prep course fees) and a Humanitarian SQE Scholarship (50% off SQE1 Prep course fees). Find out all the latest information on our SQE Prep Scholarships here.

You would have to register and book the exams through the SRA’s website directly. For more information on this, please visit the SRA website.

Qualifying work experience does not need to be completed before sitting the SQE. You can undergo your QWE before, during or after your SQE assessments.
 
At the point of applying for admission as a solicitor with the SRA, you will need to register your two years of QWE. For more information on this, please visit the SRA website.
We are committed to opening opportunities to all and understand that navigating your journey through the SQE and obtaining QWE can be challenging. We have partnered with several industry-leading organisations to help you understand the range of QWE opportunities available including LawQWE, Strive, FLEX Legal, Taylor Root, MLA Global, Elevate, Reed, Accutrainee and LPCLaw, along with a job search engine powered by Indeed through the CareerHub.
 
In addition to this We offer one-to-one bookable appointments which last 30 minutes each, hosted via Zoom or telephone delivered by our experienced Careers Consultants. Students can take advantage of a broad range of topics, including advice and guidance around qualifying work experience.

You can submit an enrolment form via the ‘Bill My Employer’ link on the BARBRI webpage. If your employer is not on the drop-down list, email ukstudentservices@barbri.com and the team will add your employer to the list.

You have one opportunity to defer your SQE1 Prep studies for a fee of £399. You can choose to defer to any SQE1 Prep course that starts within 12 months of your deferral notice. This is a new course and not an extension of your previous studies. You must submit a deferral notice before the first day of your SQE1 exam date.  

You will be able to join a new course free of charge using your BARBRI Guarantee which will allow you to join any SQE1 Prep course that starts within 12 months of receiving your exam results. You can only use the BARBRI Guarantee once, and you cannot defer this course. 

BARBRI will contact you via PSP messages where you will be provided with important information that you can access through your SQE1 onboarding and journey, including: 

  • BARBRI Welcome Pack 
  • Student Handbook 
  • Career Hub access links  
  • Introduction to your learning coach and their updates 
  • Study groups 
  • Exam booking information 
  • Important updates 

Also, via E-Mails to inform you when your course is live and via text messages for learning coach updates.  

Once the course starts, you will receive an introduction PSP message from the learning team which will contain a link to book 1:1 appointments. The Learning Team also host strategy sessions and workshops, which you are encouraged to join to meet this support function.  

You can also ask our subject experts substantive questions on the SQE1 materials via the ‘more info’ page in your PSP.  

Only one discount code can be applied for the same product. The discount that best benefits you will be applied. 

Via the BARBRI App, you can access lectures, video assignments, overview, reading, essay, and review assignments that are actively linked to PDF documents or content. PDF and lectures are downloadable for offline use.

The SQE1 Prep Course will be available for access up until the last day of the SQE1 exam for your chosen exam period, regardless of which day you choose to sit. 

Google Chrome is our suggested internet browser for using BARBRI.com. If you are using a Mac please download Google Chrome or Safari for the best experience. If you are using a PC please download Google Chrome or Mozilla Firefox for the best experience. 

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Upcoming SQE1 Prep courses:

Open for Early Access

BARBRI SQE1 Prep Course

Flexible

Part-time course over 40 weeks
10 hours of study per week

Starting 8 April 2024

Preparing for January 2025 exam
Online with full Learning Coach support
Best for:

Law graduates from non-UK universities, local law grads who graduated 3+ years ago, non-law graduates, and those in full-time employment.

£2,999

BARBRI SQE1 Prep Course

Accelerated

Full-time course over 10 weeks
40 hours of study per week
Starting 29 April 2024
Preparing for the July 2024 exam
Online with full Learning Coach support
Best for:

Recent law graduates from a UK university who are looking for the quickest, most efficient course to pass the SQE and who are able to dedicate themselves to studying full time.

£2,999

BARBRI SQE1 Prep Course

Focused

Part-time course over 20 weeks
20 hours of study per week
Starting 2 September 2024
Preparing for January 2025 exam
Online with full Learning Coach support
Best for:

Recent law graduates (within the last 3 years) from a UK university, who are looking to fit SQE preparation around other commitments.

£2,999

If you would like to enrol in a course that has already started or looking to enrol on a course preparing for an exam not listed, please reach out to our team at sqeprep@barbri.com to check availability, course start dates and deadlines.

Please note, a late enrolment administration fee of £49 will apply. 

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SQE1 Prep sample course materials

Curious to see our course materials? Sample an extract of our workbooks, a video lecture, and an example of the multiple-choice questions you’ll have access to when preparing for the SQE with us.

SQE1 Prep Preview

Experience the course for yourself through our SQE1 Prep Preview. Simply register for free and test out the online learning platform and the Personal Study Plan (PSP). Interact with its features, and view examples of content and structure.

Foundations in Law

Foundations in Law is a 6-week course that can help increase your confidence before undertaking your SQE1 Prep studies, ideal for those from a non-law background or a qualified lawyer practising in a different jurisdiction.

SQE1 Boost

SQE1 Boost is designed to give students who are self-studying or learning with another prep provider access to our extensive bank of SQE-style MCQs, helping to build confidence in the weeks leading up to your SQE1 assessment.

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“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

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