Summaries of each prep provider from direct user experiences

I’ve combed through countless social media posts, reviews, and firsthand accounts to capture students’ real experiences with these top prep providers.

The focus is on direct, reported experiences rather than generalized opinions, giving a clear picture of how each provider stacks up. These summaries aim to highlight what students found most valuable (or challenging) based on their own interactions and outcomes.

Let's get cracking.

Dimension

Ulaw

Barbri

BPP

Depth of content

★★★★☆

Comprehensive, ideal for detailed coverage.

★★★★☆

Comprehensive, ideal for detailed coverage.

★★★★★

Focused and concise.

★★★★★

Focused and concise.

★★★★☆

Practical, structured content but less depth compared to ULaw.

★★★★☆

Practical, structured content but less depth compared to ULaw.

Delivery method and flexibility

★★★★★

Highly flexible, multiple formats available.

★★★★★

Highly flexible, multiple formats available.

★★★★☆

Structured, good for disciplined learners.

★★★★☆

Structured, good for disciplined learners.

★★★★☆

Offers in-person and online options, but can be rigid.

★★★★☆

Offers in-person and online options, but can be rigid.

Diversity of resources

★★★★☆

Textbooks, online modules, quizzes, live classes.

★★★★☆

Textbooks, online modules, quizzes, live classes.

★★★★★

Flashcards, concise lectures, and coaching.

★★★★★

Flashcards, concise lectures, and coaching.

★★★★☆

Practical resources, fewer advanced options.

★★★★☆

Practical resources, fewer advanced options.

Essay Feeback

★★★★☆

Detailed but varies by tutor.

★★★★☆

Detailed but varies by tutor.

★★★★★

Highly detailed feedback.

★★★★★

Highly detailed feedback.

★★★★☆

General comments, lacks personalization.

★★★★☆

General comments, lacks personalization.

Practice Questions

★★★★☆

Reflective of exam style and format.

★★★★☆

Reflective of exam style and format.

★★★★★

High-quality but less challenging.

★★★★★

High-quality but less challenging.

★★★★★

Strong focus on practice, with ample questions.

★★★★★

Strong focus on practice, with ample questions.

Data and Analytics

★★★★☆

Tracks progress well, detailed insights.

★★★★☆

Tracks progress well, detailed insights.

★★★☆☆

Good tracking but lacks advanced features.

★★★☆☆

Good tracking but lacks advanced features.

★★★☆☆

Basic metrics, mainly completion-focused.

★★★☆☆

Basic metrics, mainly completion-focused.

Design & Accessibility

★★★★☆

User-friendly, accessible app.

★★★★☆

User-friendly, accessible app.

★★★☆☆

Clean interface, easy to navigate.

★★★☆☆

Clean interface, easy to navigate.

★★★★☆

Functional but less intuitive.

★★★★☆

Functional but less intuitive.

Price


SQE 1 Preperation Course- London £6,200 or Outside London: £4,900


SQE1 40-Week Course:£3,299


SQE1 In-person:£6,500 or Online:£5,500

Ideal For

Students seeking in-depth materials and flexibility.

Students seeking in-depth materials and flexibility.

Busy students wanting a structured, focused plan.

Busy students wanting a structured, focused plan.

Firm-sponsored or students preferring in-person options.

Firm-sponsored or students preferring in-person options.

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ULaw:

  • Depth of Content: ★★★★★
    Comprehensive, ideal for detailed coverage.

  • Delivery Method & Flexibility: ★★★★★
    Highly flexible, multiple formats available.

  • Diversity of Resources: ★★★★★
    Textbooks, online modules, quizzes, live classes.

  • Essay Feedback: ★★★★☆
    Detailed but varies by tutor.

  • Practice Questions: ★★★★☆
    Reflective of exam style and format.

  • Data & Analytics: ★★★★☆
    Tracks progress well, detailed insights.

  • Design & Accessibility: ★★★★★
    User-friendly, accessible app.

  • Ideal For: Students seeking in-depth materials and flexibility.

Barbri:

  • Depth of Content: ★★★★☆
    Focused and concise.

  • Delivery Method & Flexibility: ★★★★☆
    Structured, good for disciplined learners.

  • Diversity of Resources: ★★★★☆
    Flashcards, concise lectures, and coaching.

  • Essay Feedback: ★★★★☆
    Highly detailed feedback.

  • Practice Questions: ★★★★☆
    High-quality but less challenging.

  • Data & Analytics: ★★★★☆
    Good tracking but lacks advanced features.

  • Design & Accessibility: ★★★★☆
    Clean interface, easy to navigate.

  • Ideal For: Busy students wanting a structured, focused plan.

BPP:

  • Depth of Content: ★★★★☆
    Practical, structured content but less depth compared to ULaw.

  • Delivery Method & Flexibility: ★★★★☆
    Offers in-person and online options, but can be rigid.

  • Diversity of Resources: ★★★☆☆
    Practical resources, fewer advanced options.

  • Essay Feedback: ★★★☆☆
    General comments, lacks personalization.

  • Practice Questions: ★★★★☆
    Strong focus on practice, with ample questions.

  • Data & Analytics: ★★★☆☆
    Basic metrics, mainly completion-focused.

  • Design & Accessibility: ★★★☆☆
    Functional but less intuitive.

  • Ideal For: Firm-sponsored or students preferring in-person options.


Kaplan:

  • Depth of Content: ★★★★☆
    Covers core topics thoroughly, but less overwhelming than Barbri.

  • Delivery Method & Flexibility: ★★★★★
    On-demand lectures, in-person options, flexible for busy schedules.

  • Diversity of Resources: ★★★★☆
    Includes video lectures, quizzes, essays, and tutoring.

  • Essay Feedback: ★★★★☆
    Good though inconsistent.

  • Practice Questions: ★★★★☆
    Comprehensive, includes MBE and essays.

  • Data & Analytics: ★★★★☆
    Tracks progress well, provides useful analytics.

  • Design & Accessibility: ★★★★☆
    User-friendly and easy to navigate.

  • Price: Kaplan Bar Review: $2000.

  • Ideal For: Students needing flexibility and balance.

Barbri:

  • Depth of Content: ★★★★★
    Extremely comprehensive, ideal for those seeking complete coverage.

  • Delivery Method & Flexibility: ★★★★☆
    Mostly structured and rigid, limited on-demand options.

  • Diversity of Resources: ★★★★★
    Includes outlines, Adaptibar, Conviser, and multiple question formats.

  • Essay Feedback: ★★★★★
    Highly detailed but rigorous.

  • Practice Questions: ★★★★★
    High-quality, Adaptibar included.

  • Data & Analytics: ★★★☆☆
    Less robust tracking, primarily focuses on completion rates.

  • Design & Accessibility: ★★★☆☆
    Content-heavy, not as streamlined.

  • Price:
    Essentials Bar Review: $1,699
    Premium Bar Review: $2,399
    Elite Bar Review (Includes AdaptiBar): $4,199.

  • Ideal For: First-time takers needing structure.


Themis:

  • Depth of Content: ★★★★☆
    Focused but digestible, with shorter lectures and targeted content.

  • Delivery Method & Flexibility: ★★★★★
    Flexible, adjusts based on progress, ideal for varied study paces.

  • Diversity of Resources: ★★★★☆
    Good variety, includes UWorld, strong MBE focus.

  • Essay Feedback: ★★★☆☆
    Moderate, it primarily offers general comments and lacks in-depth, personalized analysis.

  • Practice Questions: ★★★★★
    Strong MBE focus (with UWorld).

  • Data & Analytics: ★★★★☆
    Automatic schedule adjustments based on performance.

  • Design & Accessibility: ★★★★☆
    Clean interface, optimized for flexibility.

  • Price: Full Bar Review Course: $2,895
    L.L.M. Advantage Course: $3,195.

  • Ideal For: Budget-conscious students needing value.