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

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

SQE1 40-Week Course:£3,299

SQE1 40-Week Course:£3,299

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

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.

Find out more

Read our research on Kaplan here

Read our research on Kaplan here

Read our research on Kaplan here

Read our research on Kaplan here

Read our research on Kaplan here

Read our research on Kaplan here

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.