Dual Qualify in the U.S. or England + Wales from the UAE
Broaden your legal expertise as a distinguished legal professional with a truly global perspective
The Leading SQE Prep for UAE Lawyers
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 either the United States or English & Welsh legal systems. The United States is the largest legal services market in the world followed by England & Wales which is the second largest globally and the largest in Europe. Positioning yourself as a dual qualified lawyer in either regions will make you more marketable globally and open up opportunities within and outside UAE.
We offer online U.S. Bar Exam preparation courses and Solicitors Qualifying Exam (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 experts, to help you succeed with the U.S. Bar Exam or the Solicitors Qualifying Exam (SQE).
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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.
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.
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.
We Make It Easier!
We can’t make passing a U.S. bar exam easy. But we can make it easier. We’re here to guide you through your journey to becoming a U.S. qualified lawyer.
We’re 100% confident in our time-tested, proven bar prep process. More than 1.435 million lawyers, judges and legal professionals have passed a U.S. bar exam through BARBRI over the past 50+ years. Now, we’re here for you.
Now our job is to get you 100% confident in yourself. BARBRI keeps you anchored and confident that you’re always on the right path toward reaching your dream.
Exam 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.
Study With Confidence With a 1:1 Mentor
With BARBRI, you will receive individual guidance from a 1:1 mentor. Your qualified mentor is your “person” throughout your exam prep. They are your personal coach who happens to also be an expert on your course and on your exam.
Your mentor is your personal advocate, providing encouragement and personalized guidance through unlimited check-ins and coaching sessions. Mentors also conduct online workshops that allow you to connect with other students. You'll also receive guidance through the Foreign Evaluation of Credentials and exam application process as needed.
Upcoming SQE1 Prep Courses:
10 Weeks Online | Full-Time 40 Study Hours/Week
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Best for recent law graduates from a UK university looking for the quickest, most efficient course to pass the SQE and who can study full time.
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21 Oct 2024 (for Jan 2025 exam)
28 Apr 2025 (for Jul 2025 exam) - SQE Guarantee
If you take our SQE1 Prep course and don’t pass the exam, you may rejoin any SQE1 Prep course we offer – free of charge – within 12 months of the results date. T&Cs apply.
20 Weeks Online | Part-Time 20 Study Hours/Week
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Best for recent law graduates (within the last 3 years) from a UK university, who are looking to fit SQE preparation around other commitments.
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Enrolments closed: Jan 2025 exam
17 Feb 2025 (for Jul 2025 exam)
28 Aug 2025 (for Jan 2026 exam) - SQE Guarantee
If you take our SQE1 Prep course and don’t pass the exam, you may rejoin any SQE1 Prep course we offer – free of charge – within 12 months of the results date. T&Cs apply.
40 Weeks Online | Part-Time 10-12 Study Hours/Week
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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.
- Session Start Dates
30 Sep 2024 (for Jul 2025 exam)
31 Mar 2025 (for Jan 2026 exam)
- SQE Guarantee
If you take our SQE1 Prep course and don’t pass the exam, you may rejoin any SQE1 Prep course we offer – free of charge – within 12 months of the results date. T&Cs apply.
Which Bar Prep Course is Best for You?
Self-Pay Options Online | Part-Time 20-25 Study Hours/Week
- BARBRI Guarantee
Get one retake for the next administration of the same exam, plus retake exam fee reimbursement OR one Premium course for an additional jurisdiction within two years of the original course
Best for students who want more time for bar prep, plus a dedicated 1:1 mentor
Online | Part-Time 10-15 Study Hours/Week
- BARBRI Guarantee
Get one retake for the next administration of the same exam, plus retake exam fee reimbursement OR one Premium course for an additional jurisdiction within two years of the original course
Best for students who want the most flexible extended time for bar prep, plus a dedicated 1:1 mentor
3 Ways to Pay
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1. Pay in Full
Pay in full to secure the best price for your bar review course and gain access to the course as soon as content is available.
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2. BARBRI Payment Plan
Finance your tuition through easy, fixed monthly payments with Affirm and gain access to the course when content is available. A U.S. social security number is required to qualify.
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3. BARBRI Installment Plan
Spread your tuition into smaller monthly installments. Minimum down payment with 3 or more monthly installments. A minimum of $1,000 paid toward your tuition is required to start the course when content is available.
Online | Part-Time 20-25 Study Hours/Week
- BARBRI Guarantee
Get one retake for the next administration of the same exam, plus retake exam fee reimbursement OR one Premium course for an additional jurisdiction within two years of the original course
Best for students who want more time for bar prep, plus a dedicated 1:1 mentor
Online | Part-Time 10-15 Study Hours/Week
- BARBRI Guarantee
Get one retake for the next administration of the same exam, plus retake exam fee reimbursement OR one Premium course for an additional jurisdiction within two years of the original course
Best for students who want the most flexible extended time for bar prep, plus a dedicated 1:1 mentor
2 Ways to Pay
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1. Pay by Credit Card
Some firms provide stipends vs. paying for bar review directly. Pay by credit card and provide an invoice to your law firm for reimbursement.
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2. Bill my Employer
BARBRI has a direct billing agreement with over 600 firms. Enroll and select your law firm. We’ll take it from there.
Additional Support
Download the Qualified Overseas Lawyer SQE Prospectus
BARBRI SQE1 Taster Material
Industry Leading Pass Rates
We're pushing the boundary on legal education and the results are real. Our SQE1 pass rate of 79% significantly exceeds the industry average pass rate of 53% and our SQE2 pass rate of 85% exceeds the industry average pass rate of 64%. And our sponsored students perform even better. Here are the results:
- BARBRI pass rate
- SQE pass rate
SQE1 results from January 2025 exam; BARBRI results from students who completed 90%+ of the course. SQE2 results from October 2024 exam.
SQE
- 72%
- 56%
SQE2
- 83%
- 81%
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Course 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, knowing my weak areas made my study time a lot more efficient.
What Is It Like Studying the SQE With BARBRI?
Maddy came from a non-law-degree background and was working full time while preparing for the SQE1 and SQE2 exams. Here she explains how our prep courses helped her to pass the exam confidently.
Alumni in the US + Beyond
BARBRI alumni are working at companies and law firms around the world, including the ones below. Now we're here for you.
- Baker & McKenzie
- Bank of New York Mellon
- Bonn & Schmitt Avocats
- Citigroup
- Clifford Chance
- Dechert
- Deloitte
- Deutsche Bank
- Ernst & Young
- First Derivatives PLC
- Goldman Sachs
- KPMG
- PricewaterhouseCoopers
- Slaughter & May
- State Street Global Advisors
- White & Case