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Communication Skills

A selection of courses and masterclasses that equip legal professionals with the communication skills needed to be successful in their legal life

Communication is an Integral Part of Your Legal Life

The more you develop your communication and negotiation skills, the better they will serve you, your firm and your clients. We developed these courses based on feedback from our law firm and industry partners. We know these are the skills that matter to them, and we know these skills will help you to feel more confident and advance in your career.

Online and on-demand

Access the course online anytime and from anywhere. 

Affordable

Starting from only £89 for a masterclass and and £199 for a course.

Short and easily digestible

At only 5 hours each, the courses are designed to fit into your busy schedule.

Practical

The highly interactive courses and masterclasseswill help you to apply your new skills from day one.

Designed for you

The courses use the context of a junior solicitor at a law firm, but they are equally applicable to aspiring, trainee and junior solicitors, as well as paralegals and other legal support professionals.

Continuing competence

Our courses and masterclasses are eligible for the continuing competence requirements of the Solicitors Regulation Authority. We'll also issue a Credly badge upon completion.


Effective Business Writing: 

Engaging the Reader
[Course code: CC1]

£199

This course will show you how to write and make your content relevant for a professional audience. We introduce a dependable process for writing good content, show you how to structure it, and provide tips on how to compete with the human tendency to skim-read. We also focus on best practice for writing emails and how to proofread your – and others' – writing.

Key topics:
  • The key principles of effective business writing
  • Methods and tips to improve your business writing
  • How to identify problems in writing

What You Say &
How You Say It 
[Course code: CC2]

£199 

Develop highly effective meeting skills in-person or online, internal or client-facing, with this practical course. It identifies some of the challenges you may face in conducting in-person meetings, guiding you through how best to conduct and structure a meeting. We also offer thoughts on how best to present or introduce yourself, in person or online.

Key topics:
  • Conducting and structuring successful meetings.
  • The impacts of communication methods and human behaviour
  • Your communication style and how best to present yourself

Negotiation: 
Approach & Style 
[Course code: CC3]

£199

This practical module explores the essential components of effective negotiation. You will examine various negotiation styles and strategies, with a focus on identifying and refining your own default approach. The course also offers actionable insights on initiating negotiations effectively and highlights the significant role of body language in the process. 

Key topics:
  • Different negotiating styles and strategies
  • How to plan, prepare and start a successful negotiation
  • The impact of body language on your negotiation

Negotiation: 
Closing the Deal 
[Course code: CC4]

£199

In this short course, we explore how to navigate complex and challenging issues that often arise during negotiations. You will learn strategies to move past impasses and deadlocks, steering discussions toward a successful agreement. We also delve into the tactics and tricks some negotiators may employ, offering effective countermeasures to ensure a fair outcome. 

Key topics:

  • Common negotiating techniques and the challenges they present
  • How to handle impasse, deadlock and deceptive tactics 
  • How to successfully close a negotiation

Report Writing

[Course code: CM1]

£89

This masterclass will teach you how to structure and write a professional report that contains all relevant information in a logical and accessible format. Join and get equipped with the tools you need to write reports that your professional audience wants to read.

  • 29 October 2024, 12:00-13:30 (GMT)

Presenting 

[Course code: CM2]

£89

Speaking in front of an audience is daunting even for the most eloquent. This masterclass will give you tips and discuss best practice on structuring a presentation, as well as how to present in a more confident, efficient and memorable manner. The class is interactive and practical.

  • 17 October 2024, 12:00-13:30 (GMT)

Identifying Your Strengths: Confidence Through Self-Awareness

[Course code: CM3]

£89

In this masterclass delivered by Jay Paul Skelton from The Royal Central School of Speech and Drama (CSSD), you'll delve into your own values, strengths and personal narratives, fostering a strong sense of self-awareness that can lead to anxiety reduction and enhanced confidence in a variety of professional environments. 

  • 14 November 2024, 12:00-13:30 (GMT)

Reading the Room: Communicating Effectively With Others

[Course code: CM4]

£89

Delivered by Jay Paul Skelton from CSSD. You will learn how vocal modulation and body language can support effective communication. Through practical exercises, you'll enhance your articulation and vocal variety to effectively convey your message and project confidence and credibility in any situation. 

  • 3 December 2024, 12:00-13:30 (GMT)

Bundle CP1

£269

Package includes:
  • Course: Effective Business Writing – Engaging the Reader
  • Masterclass: Report Writing

Bundle CP2

£269

Package includes:
  • Course: What We Say & How We Say It
  • Masterclass:
    Presenting

Bundle CP3

£269

Package includes:
  • Course: Negotiation Skills: Approach & Style
  • Masterclass: Identifying Your Strengths: Confidence Through Self-Awareness

Bundle CP4

£269

Package includes:
  • Course: Negotiation Skills: Closing the Deal
  • Masterclass: Reading the Room: Communicating Effectively With Others

Package CP5

£529

Package includes: 
  • Course: Effective Business Writing: Engaging the Reader
  • Course: What You Say & How You Say It
  • Masterclass: Report Writing 
  • Masterclass: Presenting Skills

Package CP6

£529

Package includes: 
  • Course: Negotiation Skills: Approach & Style
  • Course: Negotiation Skills: Closing the Deal
  • Masterclass: Identifying Your Strengths: Confidence through Self-Awareness 
  • Masterclass: Reading the Room: Communicating Effectively with Others

“The program has a very good theoretical foundation but with more emphasis on practical application. As a full-time lawyer with multiple commitments, I appreciated how digestible, yet very substantial, the modules were. And they were fun to do! It was a journey of self-discovery where I recognized and acknowledged certain personality traits, and even biases, that form part of my negotiation style and tactic. I have recalibrated and enhanced my negotiation skills and I have heightened my understanding of other people, especially in negotiation settings.”

Lloyd Nicholas Vergara

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At BARBRI we have been designing and delivering professional skills courses for the legal industry for 45 years.

We are committed to helping junior legal professionals master the skills needed to be effective and successful in their legal lives.

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