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BARBRI SQE Prep courses

If you’re ready to expand your legal career, dual qualification could be the answer. International operations have become ingrained in legal practice and it’s common for international matters to be handled in the English and Welsh legal system. England & Wales is the largest legal services market in Europe and second only to the U.S. globally. Positioning yourself as a dual-qualified lawyer will make you more marketable globally and open up opportunities within and outside India.

We offer online SQE preparation courses that fit all types of learners, from those who want to get qualified or dual-qualified as soon as possible to those who need more flexibility and time. Trust BARBRI, the world's largest legal exam preparation expert, to help you succeed with the SQE.

SQE Prep that fits around you

Our prep courses are designed to be fully online. Your Personalised Study Plan (PSP) will work out modules of different time lengths for you to complete, so you can earn while you learn.

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Intelligent online learning platform

With ISAAC, your PSP (Personalised Study Plan) is created just for you, using AI, algorithms, and 50+ years of bar exam intelligence. That means no more "one size fits all" courses - ISAAC focuses your study on what's most likely to be tested on your exam.

Exceptional one-to-one student support

You get unlimited one-to-one time with your learning coach, who is there to help you throughout the entire course. We also have top career coaches to help you to prepare for applications and interviews so you can secure qualified work experience (QWE).

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SQE Exemption

The SRA grants exemptions from the SQE1 or SQE2 to qualified lawyers based on your qualifications, jurisdiction and experience. To apply for an exemption, you need to register with the Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA) and follow the prompts to supply all relevant information.

How long does it take to become dual-qualified with the SQE?

The SQE route is highly flexible, with several exam sessions throughout the year. To familiarise yourself with English and Welsh law and give yourself the best chance of passing the first time, we highly recommend a bridging course like BARBRI’s Foundations in English Law, a 6-week online course, plus BARBRI’s SQE1 Prep 40-week course and the SQE2 Prep 20-week course. The fastest route to qualification, without any SQE exemptions, will take roughly 18 to 27 months to complete if you factor in the appropriate time to prepare for each assessment.

The SQE Exam Explained: SQE1

What makes BARBRI different?

50 years of experience

In the US, BARBRI is a household name. And we’re fast making our mark in the UK too, using the same legal expertise and industry-leading technology to help students prepare for the SQE exams.  

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Expert faculty

Our tutors are qualified solicitors and barristers with decades of legal education experience, and we update our course material regularly to reflect the latest changes.

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Maximum flexibility

Our SQE1 prep courses are designed to be fully online and flexible. Your Personalised Study Plan (PSP) customises your learning journey so you can fit in the bit-sized modules around work and other commitments.

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Upcoming SQE1 Prep courses:

BARBRI SQE1 Prep Course

Flexible

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

Starting 31 March 2025

Preparing for January 2026 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.

£3,299*

BARBRI SQE1 Prep Course

Focused

Part-time course over 20 weeks
20 hours of study per week
Starting 17 February 2025
Preparing for the July 2025 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

Accelerated

Full-time course over 10 weeks
40 hours of study per week
Starting 28 April 2025
Preparing for the July 2025 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*

*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 after a course has started.

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Superior Pass Rates

Not only do we have 50 years of experience in Bar exam preparation, we have been preparing students for the SQE since the very first exam. And our high pass rates show that our method works.

SQE1

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Pass rate with 90% (or more) of PSP complete
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Average pass rate for BARBRI sponsored students
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Industry average pass rate, SRA (Jan 2024)

SQE2

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Pass for BARBRI Alumni
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Average pass rate for BARBRI sponsored students
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Industry average pass rate, SRA (Jan 2024)

BARBRI SQE Prep reviews & testimonials

"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

"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

What is it like studying the SQE with BARBRI?

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BARBRI Prep Courses Alumni

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BARBRI alumni are working at companies and law firms around the world, including the ones below. Now we're here for you.

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