BARBRI Introduces Professional Legal Skills Miniseries for New Lawyers

As part of BARBRI’s mission to empower every step of the legal learning journey, we are pleased to announce the launch of our latest series, which is aimed at helping new legal professionals broaden their skills and position themselves for success from the very start of their law firm careers.

The BARBRI Professional Legal Skills Miniseries catalog features 14 expert-designed

courses spanning topics designed to help make lawyers just starting out in their careers more practice-ready. It is an excellent way for new lawyers to take control of their own career development by enhancing their knowledge in areas that help the best lawyers stand out and rise through the ranks faster.

“This series was created to give young lawyers the tools they need to bridge the gap between law school and legal practice,” said Catherine Poole, Vice President of Client Success. “Our interactive modules offer flexible, accredited learning so they can enhance their skills and deliver value to their firms from day one.”

Optimized for busy professionals with short 10–16 minute modules, the series also provides immediate practical and actionable skills, with real-world strategies and an emphasis on time management, networking, and leadership. Those who complete the series will receive Credly badges, with industry-recognized proof of professional excellence for resumes and LinkedIn profiles.

The series includes:

• New Associate Fundamentals

  • Working Smart from the Start

  • Building Your Leadership Skills Early

  • Preparing to be a Productive Attorney

  • Starting Strong

  • Understanding the Business of Law

  • Matter Management Basics

• Legal Fundamentals

  • Mentee Mindset and Self-Assessment

  • Mastering Communication

  • Network, Network, Network

  • LegalTech

• Intermediate Essentials

  • Managing Remotely and Effectively Leading Your Team from Anywhere

  • Building Your Business

Each miniseries is designed to provide valuable career-focused skills for individual lawyers at an affordable price. For the minimal investment of $125 per miniseries for the full Professional Skills package, lawyers can take more control of their professional and career development by building knowledge and skills that are in demand from clients.

Along with young attorneys, these courses also benefit law school students by bridging the gap between law school education and practical legal practice. From mastering productivity to building leadership presence, the BARBRI Professional Legal Skills Miniseries allows students and young associates to demonstrate their commitment to serving their clients and launching their careers as confident, practice-ready professionals.

“By focusing on refining their abilities early in their careers, law school students and lawyers ensure they are prepared for future challenges, not just immediate demands–and the BARBRI Professional Legal Skills Miniseries positions them to do exactly that,” said Poole.

To learn more about the BARBRI Professional Legal Skills Miniseries and take the next step forward in your career, click here.