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Course overview
BARBRI Foundations in Law is a 6-week 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.
What you'll learn
The BARBRI Foundations in Law course runs over six weeks, and you will need to dedicate around 6-10 hours of study per week to complete the course.
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.
Study method
- Online
- Blended
- In-class
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Duration study load
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Part-time course
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6 weeks (40 hours)
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6-10 hours of study per week
Course features
- Study guide: An online study guide will provide you with overviews and guidance on each subject.
- Lectures: Short, interactive lectures break down each of the subjects and are easy to schedule around your time commitments.
- Interactive exercises: Interactive, online exercises incorporated into the curriculum help to consolidate knowledge and understanding of the materials.
- Credly badge: All passers will receive a shiny Credly badge!
- Workshops: 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.
- Practice questions: Self-review questions to help further understanding, including an introduction to the SQE1 format of questioning.
- Access to Westlaw: Access to Westlaw enables candidates to start developing their legal research skills.
- You will also have access to:
- Careers & Employability services
- TOGETHERALL
- Industry Insights events
Testimonials
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Athina ManeliFoundations in Law"The content is concise and whilst there is a lot to learn, the way the material is set out with BARBRI has meant I have never felt too overwhelmed."
Who's it for?
BARBRI Foundations in Law has been designed for anyone looking for an introduction to the study of law in England and Wales. It is ideal for:
- Professionals in legal and non-legal industries, from human resources, regulation and compliance to policing, tax and legal support staff.
- Aspiring solicitors with non-legal degrees want some foundational knowledge before embarking on the SQE
- Qualified overseas lawyers looking for dual qualification as a solicitor
- Former law students who would like a refresher (and gain SQE-specific knowledge) before getting started on the SQE.
Subjects
- The legal system of England & Wales.
- Legal research – how to conduct and present it.
- Core legal terms, concepts, and areas of practice.
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.
BARBRI started as the leading provider of US bar exam preparation, helping over 1.43 million learners worldwide pass the US Bar Exam. We have expanded our ongoing commitment to lifetime legal education — and help students and partners navigate the ever-shifting complexities of the legal landscape with timely, relevant, engaging content, cutting-edge technology, and dedicated support to excel in the practice and the business of law.
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.
From LSAT practice tests, tutoring, and law school admissions counselling to bar preparation, study aids, and West Academic and Foundation Press law school casebooks, through continuing lifetime legal education, there is a BARBRI solution designed, published, or taught by renowned subject matter experts in the legal field.
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.
Founded in 1967, BARBRI is headquartered in Dallas, Texas, with offices in several U.S. cities and the United Kingdom.
