BARBRI Prep Courses
The AIFC Academy of Law partners with BARBRI to provide a path for Central Asian lawyers to become New York/California lawyers, or English solicitors.
Why BARBRI?
Congratulations!
You have taken a major step toward your international legal career. In today's increasingly globalized world, demand continues to grow for those who understand the workings and complexities of the law of more than one jurisdiction.
You have taken a major step toward your international legal career. In today's increasingly globalized world, demand continues to grow for those who understand the workings and complexities of the law of more than one jurisdiction.
Personal Study PlanThe easy-to-use online Personal Study Plan is your to-do list during the course. It continually monitors your progress and recommends assignments aligned to your unique areas of need so that you spend your study time where it will yield the best results.
The Best Law Tutors and LecturersLearn from the best faculty in exam preparation who teach you the substantive law for each subject.
Professional Resource BooksEach candidate is supplied with a full set of printed materials for their studies. The bespoke work books are written exclusively by BARBRI's expert tutors for the exams. No need to pay extra to access quality resources and reference materials as with other prep providers.- Multiple Choice Exam Expertise & Other PracticesBARBRI has over 50-years experience in training candidates to master multiple choice exam question techniques and skills. During your preparation, you will have various practices to master the techniques you learn.
Solicitors Qualifying Exam
From September 2021, the SQE is being introduced meaning the route to legal qualification in England and Wales is changing. Old routes, including the GDL, LPC, QLTS, are being phased out and will be replaced by the SQE. Anyone, including UK and foreign graduates with a law or non-law degree, aspiring to become a solicitor in England and Wales will have to take the SQE.
Extended New York Bar Prep courses
Duration and Study Time:
6-month programme (Feb/Sept):
• Start 6-months prior to desired bar exam date
• Study 20-30 hours / week
10-month programme (Apr/Sept):
• Start 10-months prior to desired bar exam date
• Study 10-15 hours / week
• Fees:
– $5,999 Home Study
– Flexible payment plans
• Receive Upon Enrolment:
– Foundations in U.S. Law
– All study materials
6-month programme (Feb/Sept):
• Start 6-months prior to desired bar exam date
• Study 20-30 hours / week
10-month programme (Apr/Sept):
• Start 10-months prior to desired bar exam date
• Study 10-15 hours / week
• Fees:
– $5,999 Home Study
– Flexible payment plans
• Receive Upon Enrolment:
– Foundations in U.S. Law
– All study materials
California Bar Exams
• Duration and Study Time:
6-month programme (Feb/Sept):
• Start 6-months prior to desired bar exam date
• Study 20-30 hours / week
10-month programme (Apr/Sept):
• Start 10-months prior to desired bar exam date
• Study 10-15 hours / week
• Fees:
– $5,999 Home Study
– Flexible payment plans
• Receive Upon Enrolment:
– Foundations in U.S. Law
– All study materials
6-month programme (Feb/Sept):
• Start 6-months prior to desired bar exam date
• Study 20-30 hours / week
10-month programme (Apr/Sept):
• Start 10-months prior to desired bar exam date
• Study 10-15 hours / week
• Fees:
– $5,999 Home Study
– Flexible payment plans
• Receive Upon Enrolment:
– Foundations in U.S. Law
– All study materials
BARBRI Discount
AIFC Academy of Law is pleased to offer all Central Asian and CIS students, lawyers and business professionals up to 15% discount on any BARBRI courses. Enroll the courses through the AIFC Academy of Law today to enjoy the discount!
15% off the gross tuition registration fee:
- AIFC Employees
- AIFC Participants
- Partners & Stakeholders of the AIFC Academy of Law
See the list of Partners of the AIFC Academy of Law
here.
5% off the gross tuition registration fee:
- All other candidates not eligible to 15% discount.
Please email us at a.shyngysbayeva@aifc.kz to receive your BARBRI Award.
Do you want to learn more about each path and make an informed decision with BARBRI?
Come to the BARBRI Global International Candidates Online Law Fair
on January 6, 2023!
10am GMT Session – SQE and US Bar Exam Eligibility & BARBRI Careers and Employability Services
Tom Armstrong – BARBRI Global Business Development Advisor
Sandip Sambhi – BARBRI Global Careers and Employability Manager
1pm GMT Session – SQE and US Bar Exam Eligibility & BARBRI Bridges
Mariam Solomon – BARBRI Global Legal Advisor
Victoria Cromwell – BARBRI Global Head of New Business & Account Management
6pm GMT Session – The Route To Practice Law – US & UK – Q&A for International Candidates
Monique Morrison – BARBRI Global International Development Manager
on January 6, 2023!
10am GMT Session – SQE and US Bar Exam Eligibility & BARBRI Careers and Employability Services
Tom Armstrong – BARBRI Global Business Development Advisor
Sandip Sambhi – BARBRI Global Careers and Employability Manager
1pm GMT Session – SQE and US Bar Exam Eligibility & BARBRI Bridges
Mariam Solomon – BARBRI Global Legal Advisor
Victoria Cromwell – BARBRI Global Head of New Business & Account Management
6pm GMT Session – The Route To Practice Law – US & UK – Q&A for International Candidates
Monique Morrison – BARBRI Global International Development Manager
Registration for the Online Law Fair with BARBRI
Steps to California qualification
• Be a qualified lawyer in your home jurisdiction & have a certificate of good standing
• Confirm eligibility to sit California Bar Exam with the California Bar Association
• Complete BARBRI Extended U.S. Bar Prep course – 6 or 10- months
• Sit and pass bar exam & MPRE (ethics exam)
• Pass Character and Fitness application, interview and swear in as a CA attorney
The California Bar Exam is a 2-day exam.
Day 1: Three 60-minute essay questions (in the AM). Two 60-minute essay questions and one 90-minute Performance Test (in the PM).
Day 2: Multistate Bar Exam (MBE), a 200-question, multiple-choice exam (100 questions in the AM, 100 questions in the PM).
• Confirm eligibility to sit California Bar Exam with the California Bar Association
• Complete BARBRI Extended U.S. Bar Prep course – 6 or 10- months
• Sit and pass bar exam & MPRE (ethics exam)
• Pass Character and Fitness application, interview and swear in as a CA attorney
The California Bar Exam is a 2-day exam.
Day 1: Three 60-minute essay questions (in the AM). Two 60-minute essay questions and one 90-minute Performance Test (in the PM).
Day 2: Multistate Bar Exam (MBE), a 200-question, multiple-choice exam (100 questions in the AM, 100 questions in the PM).
New York Bar Exam
Steps to New York qualification
• Complete 3 or 4-year full-time, on campus common law LL.B. or U.S. LL.M.• Confirm eligibility to sit New York Bar Exam with the New York Bar Association
• Sit & pass bar exam, MPRE (ethics exam) and NYLE
• File 50 hours of supervised pro bono work
• Satisfy skills-based competency requirement – new law grads only
• Pass Character & Fitness application, interview and swear in as a NY attorney
Simplified New York bar exam formats
• 2-Day Uniform Bar Exam (UBE)– Day 1 Performance Tests (MPT) & Essays (MEE)
– Day 2 Multistate Multiple-Choice (MBE)
• Online state specific course & exam
• MPRE
Bar Exam Dates: Every February and July
To qualify as solicitor in England and Wales through the SQE route, you will need to satisfy 4 steps:
SQE EXAM STAGES
The SQE consists of two stages:
SQE1 - Computer-based exam testing your functioning legal knowledge by way of multiple-choice questions.
SQE2 - Practical legal skills assessments, such as client interviewing, advocacy, case and matter analysis, legal research and written advice, and legal drafting.
Candidates must first pass the SQE1 before proceeding to SQE2.
- Have a degree or equivalent
- Pass the SQE
- Complete at least 2 years full time or equivalent Qualifying Legal Work Experience
- Satisfy the SRA's Character and Suitability Requirements
SQE EXAM STAGES
The SQE consists of two stages:
SQE1 - Computer-based exam testing your functioning legal knowledge by way of multiple-choice questions.
SQE2 - Practical legal skills assessments, such as client interviewing, advocacy, case and matter analysis, legal research and written advice, and legal drafting.
Candidates must first pass the SQE1 before proceeding to SQE2.