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Course overview
The more you develop your communication and negotiation skills, the better they will serve you, your firm and your clients.
We developed these courses based on feedback from our law firm and industry partners. We know these are the skills that matter to them, and we know these skills will help you to feel more confident and advance in your career.
Study method
- Online
- Blended
- In-class
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Course features
- Short and easily digestible: At only 5 hours each, the courses are designed to fit into your busy schedule.
- Affordable: Starting from only £89 for a masterclass and £199 for a course.
- Online and on-demand: Access the course online anytime and from anywhere.
- Practical: The highly interactive courses and masterclasses will help you to apply your new skills from day one.
- Designed for you: The courses use the context of a junior solicitor at a law firm, but they are equally applicable to aspiring, trainee and junior solicitors, as well as paralegals and other legal support professionals.
- Continuing competence: Our courses and masterclasses are eligible for the continuing competence requirements of the Solicitors Regulation Authority. We’ll also issue a Credly badge upon completion.
Testimonials
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"The manner in which courses are built is very engaging and you actually get knowledge out of them."
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"The lesson was easy to understand with visual powerpoint slides and using a lot of examples."
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"Efficient, prompt, on time and interesting."
Subjects
Our range of communication skills courses is targeted, short and punchy, with bite-sized modules and interactive exercises to help you understand and practise your new skills.
Effective Business Writing: Engaging the Reader [Course code: CC1]
£199
This course will show you how to write and make your content relevant for a professional audience. We introduce a dependable process for writing good content, show you how to structure it, and provide tips on how to compete with the human tendency to skim-read.
We also focus on best practices for writing emails and how to proofread your – and others’ – writing.
Key topics:
- The key principles of effective business writing
- Methods and tips to improve your business writing
- How to identify problems in writing
What You Say & How You Say It [Course code: CC2]
£199
Develop highly effective meeting skills in-person or online, internal or client-facing, with this practical course. It identifies some of the challenges you may face in conducting in-person meetings, guiding you through how best to conduct and structure a meeting.
We also offer thoughts on how best to present or introduce yourself, in person or online.
Key topics:
- Conducting and structuring successful meetings.
- The impacts of communication methods and human behaviour
- Your communication style and how best to present yourself
Negotiation: Approach & Style [Course code: CC3]
£199
This practical module explores the essential components of effective negotiation.
You will examine various negotiation styles and strategies, with a focus on identifying and refining your own default approach.
The course also offers actionable insights on initiating negotiations effectively and highlights the significant role of body language in the process.
Key topics:
- Different negotiating styles and strategies
- How to plan, prepare and start a successful negotiation
- The impact of body language on your negotiation
Negotiation: Closing the Deal [Course code: CC4]
£199
In this short course, we explore how to navigate complex and challenging issues that often arise during negotiations.
You will learn strategies to move past impasses and deadlocks, steering discussions toward a successful agreement.
We also delve into the tactics and tricks some negotiators may employ, offering effective countermeasures to ensure a fair outcome.
Key topics:
- Common negotiating techniques and the challenges they present
- How to handle impasse, deadlock and deceptive tactics
- How to successfully close a negotiation
Live online 90-minute workshops, led by an experienced tutor and packed full of interactive activities and tangible takeaways that can be immediately applied.
Report Writing [Course code: CM1]
£89
This masterclass will teach you how to structure and write a professional report that contains all relevant information in a logical and accessible format. Join and get equipped with the tools you need to write reports that your professional audience wants to read.
Presenting [Course code: CM2]
£89
Speaking in front of an audience is daunting even for the most eloquent. This masterclass will give you tips and discuss best practices on structuring a presentation, as well as how to present in a more confident, efficient and memorable manner. The class is interactive and practical.
Identifying Your Strengths: Confidence Through Self-Awareness [Course code: CM3]
£89
In this masterclass delivered by Jay Paul Skelton from The Royal Central School of Speech and Drama (CSSD), you’ll delve into your own values, strengths and personal narratives, fostering a strong sense of self-awareness that can lead to anxiety reduction and enhanced confidence in a variety of professional environments.
Reading the Room: Communicating Effectively With Others [Course code: CM4]
£89
Delivered by Jay Paul Skelton from CSSD. You will learn how vocal modulation and body language can support effective communication.
Through practical exercises, you’ll enhance your articulation and vocal variety to effectively convey your message and project confidence and credibility in any situation.
We have created bundles with our most popular course and masterclass combinations. They’re even more cost-effective and help you plan your training over the next few months.
Bundle CP1
£269
Package includes:
- Course: Effective Business Writing – Engaging the Reader
- Masterclass: Report Writing
Bundle CP2
£269
Package includes:
- Course: What We Say & How We Say It
- Masterclass: Presenting
Bundle CP3
£269
Package includes:
- Course: Negotiation Skills: Approach & Style
- Masterclass: Identifying Your Strengths: Confidence Through Self-Awareness
Bundle CP4
£269
Package includes:
- Course: Negotiation Skills: Closing the Deal
- Masterclass: Reading the Room: Communicating Effectively With Others
Package CP5
£529
Package includes:
- Course: Effective Business Writing: Engaging the Reader
- Course: What You Say & How You Say It
- Masterclass: Report Writing
- Masterclass: Presenting Skills
Package CP6
£529
Package includes:
- Course: Negotiation Skills: Approach & Style
- Course: Negotiation Skills: Closing the Deal
- Masterclass: Identifying Your Strengths: Confidence through Self-Awareness
- Masterclass: Reading the Room: Communicating Effectively with Others
About BARBRI
BARBRI is the largest provider of legal learning solutions for law students, professionals, law schools, universities, law firms, and organisations. BARBRI delivers exceptional outcomes rooted in learning science through trusted content, innovative technology, and data-driven insights + solutions while our learner-centric mission and core pillars never waiver.
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Encompassing pre-law preparation, legal education, and law school materials and services, global licensure exam and certification preparation, and professional education, BARBRI provides a comprehensive suite of offerings to individuals, law schools, universities, law firms, and organisations.
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Our commitment extends to learners and legal professionals around the world who want to start their careers, attain licensure, or expand their skills. We offer preparation for the Solicitors Qualifying Exam (SQE) in England and Wales as well as Extended U.S. Bar Preparation programs that reflect our mission to open the doors to legal education to the next generation.
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