Do you have a burning desire to succeed against all odds?
Don't let opportunities pass you by. We have joined forces with STRIVE, a social mobility charity that helps students accelerate their training contract application journeys by gaining the essential skills and insights needed to excel in the competitive legal landscape.
Seize this chance to elevate your legal career with BARBRI and STRIVE, to equip yourself with the knowledge, skills, and connections needed to thrive in the legal world.
What’s on offer?
The opportunity for two BARBRI students to experience a transformative journey designed to empower you with the tools necessary to navigate the challenges and opportunities that lie ahead.
Our partnership brings you an unparalleled suite of resources, tailored to maximise your success, including:
| 1. Comprehensive Workshops
Immerse yourself in intensive workshops that cover a spectrum of skills critical for your legal career. From crafting impactful TC applications and conquering imposter syndrome to acing psychometric tests and excelling in assessment centres and interviews, our workshops provide you with actionable strategies for success. |
| 2. Ongoing Support
Stay on track to success with our rigorous checkpoints. The STRIVE core team will keep you motivated and engaged throughout the application period, ensuring you maintain momentum toward achieving your aspirations. |
| 3. Personalised Mentorship
Get the guidance you deserve. Receive one-on-one mentoring from seasoned professionals who share your goals and passions. Benefit from personalised feedback that propels your progress and enhances your applications. |
| 4. Exclusive Networking
Gain exclusive access to networking events with our esteemed sponsor firms. Forge valuable connections that open doors to dynamic opportunities. From scheduled gatherings to ad-hoc engagements throughout the year, our network enriches your professional journey. |
How to apply
This offer is open to all students on the BARBRI SQE1 20-week prep course (preparing for the January 2024 SQE1 exam), who meet the STRIVE eligibility criteria (see below).
Step 1: Apply for BARBRI's SQE1 20-week prep course below
Step 2: Apply for the STRIVE career skills preparation service here
BARBRI SQE1 Prep Course
Focused
Graduates from a UK university who can commit to 20 hours per week of study
£2,999
*Funding options available including payment plans and student loans
Not ready to enrol? Request a call with a student advisor to learn more about the course that’s best for you.
STRIVE Eligibility Criteria
In order to be eligible for Supernova, you must satisfy the requirements under all three parts below.
Part A: Social Mobility Requirements
You must currently be of a low socio-economic status in order to ensure our assistance reaches only those who need it most. Common indicators include (but are certainly not limited to: low income household, eligible for free school meals, be the first generation to go to university, first-/second-gen immigrant). If you have been approved as a STRIVE Member (which in any case is an eligibility requirement under Part C), you will by definition have met the requirements under Part A, as only socially mobile candidates will be approved for Membership.
Part B: Academic Requirements
For secondary schooling, you must have attended:
- a non-selective state school for their GCSE and A-levels; or a selective state school for their GCSE and A-levels; or a paid (public/private) school which was funded by a means-tested scholarship/bursary.
- For A-Levels and university, you must have already achieved ABB or above at A-level (or equivalent)*. We also consider A-Level alternative qualifications; and a 2:1 (expected or achieved) in your undergraduate degree in any degree discipline from any university*
* Even if you do not fulfil one or both of these criteria, if this was caused by extenuating circumstances, you are still eligible to apply.
For more details, please visit the STRIVE website at www.strivetalent.org.