BARBRI Bites: November 2024
BARBRI SQE Prep
Prepare for qualifying as a solicitor in England and Wales with BARBRI's innovative SQE Prep courses.
Welcome to our our latest edition of BARBRI Bites. December is nearly upon us and its the perfect time to take charge of your 2025 career plans.
Time is running out to join our 2025 SQE1 and SQE2 cohorts, details below! We also want you to know about our brand-new live 90-minute masterclass on AI Fundamentals on 26 November to future-proof your career. Read on to get all the details. And enjoy the rest of November!
Spotlight: AI Fundamentals Masterclass with Uwais Iqbal, Simplexico
26 NOVEMBER 2024, 12:00-1:30 (GMT)
It has become critical for legal professionals to understand how to leverage the benefits of AI – and to know how to minimise the risks. In this masterclass brought to you by BARBRI, Uwais Iqbal from simplexico will break down the fundamentals of AI, the buzzwords associated with it, and its many uses in the legal industry. Simplexico has been providing bespoke legal AI solutions for many years and Uqais will help you understand what AI is and what it can do!
Book now:
Other Upcoming Masterclasses - £89
Simply click the course title to find out more and book your place!
28 November 24, 12:00-13:30 (GMT)
03 December 24, 12:00-13:30 (GMT)
13 December 24, 12:00-13:30 (GMT)
👉 View our full Legal Life Skills catalogue here. New courses will be available soon.
The Big Countdown: Get Yourself on the SQE1 Prep Train!
Our 40-week prep course is your all-in-one toolkit for the July 2025 exam.
Study for 10-12 hours a week to build your legal knowledge with a personalised study plan and enough exam-level mocks to help you feel confident, no matter what the scenario.
Why you’ll love it:
🧠 Your Personal Study Plan (PSP): Our AI-driven, adaptable PSP creates a schedule based on your customisable calendar, and it helps you track your study days and performance in a neat dashboard.
🔄 3000+ practice questions: Test your Functional Legal Knowledge (FLK) and identify your strengths and weaknesses with our expertly created multiple-choice questions.
📝 8 full-length mock exams: Realistic practice that simulates exam conditions to build your nerves for the exam.
Exceptional Pass Rates for the SQE1 Exam
If you're planning on sitting the July 2025 SQE1 exam, sign up now... Enrolments are ENDING SOON!
👇 Enrol now:
"Wonderful Experience!"
The personal study plan is fantastic, tailored to your needs...
The teachers are competent and clear and the BARBRI staff are welcoming and reassuring.
– Alessia, SQE1 Prep
⏳ Last Chance to Join Our April 2025 SQE2 Cohort
Prepare for your April 2025 SQE2 exam with our newly enhanced SQE2 Prep, including a new PSP look and feel, new Practice Feedback Activities (PFAs) to develop your legal skills and you'll receive our brand-new book hardcopy.
Join now to get access to:
🔓 SQE1 Revision materials
💻 Bite-sized video lectures with a digital and hardback workbook
🙋 Individual tutor support before the exam, as well as workshops and weekly strategy sessions
🌱 Wellbeing and career support – and much more!
Enrolments end TOMORROW, 22 November!
Study for the U.S. Bar Exam from Anywhere in the World
If you are a qualified lawyer in a jurisdiction outside of the United States considering sitting for a U.S. state bar exam, read on! Our Extended U.S. Bar Prep Course offers resources, flexibility and all the support you need to qualify as a U.S. attorney. Unsure where to get started? Watch this short video to see how BARBRI can help:
For a deeper dive, watch our on-demand webinar Becoming a U.S. Attorney Roadmap: A Step-by-Step Guide to learn the process of eligibility, and to understand what to expect in the exam.
Zhaofeng Zhao's Journey to Becoming an English Solicitor
“Becoming a solicitor in England and Wales will help me provide better legal services to my clients and also increase my business opportunities.”
Discover how Zhaofeng Zhou, a lawyer from China, achieved dual qualification as an English solicitor through BARBRI. Learn about his journey, the challenges he faced, and the career opportunities that opened up as a result.
Calling all Future Lawyers of Manchester and Birmingham 🎉
We are coming to you for our next Future Lawyers Convention!
After a major success earlier in the year, we are once again bringing together all ambitious aspiring solicitors from across the UK. If you want to learn everything you need to know to confidently jumpstart your legal career, this event is for you.
📍 Manchester 27 November at @Brabners LLP
📍 Birmingham 4 December at @Aston University
Please note that the event is already FULLY BOOKED! 🙌 But don't worry – you still have a chance to join us! Register here to join the waiting list as we will release more tickets in the coming weeks.
Upcoming Webinars
21 Nov: The Laws of Taylor Swift Throughout the Eras
This live, interactive and entertaining webinar covers how legal and commercial issues have affected Taylor Swift’s career. For Swifties and aspiring lawyers.
02 Dec: Why Qualifying In-House is Better Than Private Practice
Learn how to apply for and make the most of in-house training opportunities in the legal industry.
16 Dec: Holly Moore Instagram Takeover
Need help figuring out your SQE prep? Join our BARBRI grad & ITV in-house solicitor, Holly Moore, for her monthly community Q&A for the SQE curious.
QUICK READS
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Upcoming SQE1 Prep Courses
💥 Flexible Part-Time SQE1 Prep Course
Started: 30 September 2024 Enrollments ending soon!
Exam session: July 2025
Who it's for: Best for non-law graduates, international law graduates and qualified lawyers, UK law grads who graduated 3+ years ago, and anyone in full-time employment.
🔵 Focused 20-Week SQE1 Prep Course
Starts: 17 February 2025
Exam session: July 2025
Who it's for: Best for recent law graduates (within the last 3 years) from a UK university who are looking to fit SQE Prep around other commitments.
(Or try our SQE1 sample materials)
Upcoming SQE2 Prep courses
💥 Flexible Part-Time SQE2 Prep Course
Started: 11 November 2024 Enrollments ending on FRIDAY!
Exam session: April 2025
Who it's for: Candidates who are looking for the most flexible option to study for the SQE2. Open to those who have passed the SQE1 exam or LPC graduates who are SQE1 exempt.
🔵 Accelerated 10-Week SQE2 Prep Course
Starts: 3 February 2025
Exam session: April 2025
Who it's for: Candidates who have passed SQE1, or LPC graduates exempt from SQE1 and who can commit to an accelerated pace of study with weekly assignments.
(Or try our SQE2 sample materials)
Upcoming Extended Bar Prep
🔵 10-Month Extended Bar Prep course
Starts: Still enrolling, but ends soon!
Exam session: July 2025
Who it's for: Best for students who want flexible bar prep, plus a dedicated 1:1 mentor.
Professional Development Courses
💡 NEW 2025 dates available!
🔵 Trainee Litigation Programme
Starts: 💥 January and April dates available
Duration: 4 days
🔵 Higher Rights of Audience
Starts: 💥 January and March dates available
Duration: Several days spread out over a month
🔵 Legal Life Skills
Starts: 💥 Courses on-demand; masterclasses scheduled live
Duration: Courses are 5 hours each; masterclasses 90 minutes
Need some help?
If you'd like to find out more, simply request a call with one of our Legal Education Consultants at a time that's convenient for you.