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Foundations in Law: An Introduction to English & Welsh Law

Online 6-week course, ideal for anyone wanting to understand the legal system in England & Wales

Barbri Global Limited

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Online
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Video with subtitles
Duration
4 weeks · Self-paced
Access to content
6 weeks
Qualification
No formal qualification
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Overview

BARBRI Foundations in Law is a 60-hour online-only course designed to help you familiarise yourself with the law in England and Wales.

Description

The Foundations in Law course runs online over 6 weeks, and you will need to dedicate around 10 hours of study per week to complete the course. The syllabus will give you an introduction to three key areas including:

  • The legal system of England & Wales;
  • Legal research: how to conduct and present it;
  • Core legal terms, concepts, and areas of practice.

Foundations in Law is an opportunity to acclimatise yourself to the study of law and also to get you thinking like a lawyer.

For those interested in taking the SQE exams to qualify as a solicitor, the Foundations course can be taken prior to BARBRI's SQE1 Prep course to help students build foundational knowledge ready to tackle the SQE prep courses with greater confidence.

Who is this course 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, accounting, tax and legal support staff
  • aspiring solicitors with non-legal degrees wanting 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 before getting started on the SQE.

Requirements

If you're interested in sitting the SQE exam, we recommend that you already have a UK degree (law or non-law), or equivalent, so you can proceed straight into our SQE1 course upon completion of Foundations in Law.

If you don't intend on sitting the SQE soon (or ever), there are no requirements for enrolling in Foundations in Law, other than a keen interest in learning about the English and Welsh law!

Career path

A brief outline of the path to becoming a solicitor in England and Wales:

  • Any degree
  • For non-law graduates, we recommend this Foundations in Law course
  • Take SQE1 Prep Course
  • Pass SQE1 Exam
  • Take SQE2 Prep Course
  • Pass SQE2 Exam
  • Complete 2 years of Qualifying Work Experience at any point during/after SQE.
  • Satisfy the SRA character and suitability requirements
  • Be admitted to the roll of solicitors!

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