BARBRI

BARBRI, Inc. is a provider of bar review and exam preparation courses for law students and attorneys across the United States. Founded in 1967 and based in Dallas, Texas, the company offers a range of educational services, including private tutoring, online courses, and mobile learning options. BARBRI specializes in preparing students for the bar exam and provides additional resources such as multistate professional responsibility exam review courses and an extended bar review program for second and third-year law students. The company also offers ongoing skills training and certifications in areas like financial crime and cybersecurity, catering to the evolving needs of legal practitioners and law firms. Formerly a subsidiary of Thomson Reuters Corporation, BARBRI continues to support legal education through innovative distance learning solutions.

Stephen Fredette

CEO and Chairman

Mike Sims

President

8 past transactions

Quimbee

Acquisition in 2025
Quimbee is an education technology company focused on supporting law students in achieving academic excellence. The platform provides a variety of resources, including expertly crafted case briefs, engaging video lessons, and extensive practice questions, which have assisted over 80,000 students in their law school studies. Quimbee also offers specialized study aids for the Multistate Bar Examination (MBE), Multistate Professional Responsibility Examination (MPRE), and other bar review materials, enabling both individuals and organizations to access high-quality educational content. Through its comprehensive offerings, Quimbee aims to enhance the learning experience and improve exam performance for law students.

SkillBurst Interactive

Acquisition in 2024
SkillBurst Interactive helps to raise the bar on their internal and external training initiatives of the industries such as law firms, financial institutions, retail powerhouses, healthcare institutions, public-sector agencies, federal contractors, service franchises, associations, and consultants. They focus is the creative design, development, and roll-out of interactive, engaging self-paced elearning experiences for our clients in the global legal industry and beyond.

Strafford Publications

Acquisition in 2022
Strafford is a professional training company that specializes in providing continuing education services for attorneys, accountants, and other professionals. The company offers a range of educational programs, including Continuing Legal Education (CLE) and Continuing Professional Education (CPE) courses, designed to enhance the skills and knowledge of its clients. By focusing on the specific needs of various professional fields, Strafford aims to deliver high-quality training and coaching services that meet the regulatory requirements and professional development goals of its participants.

West Academic

Acquisition in 2022
West Academic is a publisher specializing in legal education materials, catering to law school faculty, students, librarians, and resellers. The company operates under three brands: West Academic Publishing, Foundation Press, and Gilbert. Its extensive product range includes legal textbooks, casebooks, treatises, study guides, and other course-related materials, available in both print and digital formats. By providing resources tailored for law school courses and simplifying complex legal concepts, West Academic aims to support the educational needs of its diverse audience.

PowerScore Test Preparation

Acquisition in 2021
PowerScore Test Preparation is an education management company specializing in test preparation services for students and professionals. The organization offers a range of courses designed to help individuals prepare for standardized tests, including the LSAT, GMAT, GRE, ACT, and SAT. By focusing on effective and cost-efficient methods, PowerScore aims to enhance students' abilities to succeed in these examinations.

Altior

Acquisition in 2019
Altior specializes in providing training services specifically designed for the legal sector. The company offers a range of professional skills courses that cover areas such as probate and estate administration, advocacy and litigation, compliance, and continuing professional development. Additionally, Altior provides training on higher rights of audience in both civil and criminal law, as well as interpersonal skills. By tailoring its programs to meet the specific needs of individual firms, Altior ensures that learners receive relevant and effective training that enhances their professional capabilities.

The Center for Legal Studies

Acquisition in 2019
The Center for Legal Studies, Inc. is an educational institution specializing in legal studies courses, which it offers through live lectures, DVDs, text-only formats, and online platforms. Founded in 1980 and based in Evergreen, Colorado, the organization partners with 182 colleges and universities to provide a comprehensive curriculum designed to enhance legal knowledge and skills. As of June 2019, The Center for Legal Studies operates as a subsidiary of BARBRI, INC., further expanding its reach and resources in the field of legal education.

iLawVentures

Acquisition in 2017
iLawVentures, LLC is an educational provider specializing in online distance learning courses focused on legal education. Founded in 2013 and headquartered in Tuscaloosa, Alabama, the company offers a range of programs, including Juris Doctor (J.D.), post-Juris Doctor (J.D.), and international law courses. By collaborating closely with law schools, iLawVentures develops tailored solutions that leverage the strengths of each institution while allowing them to focus on academic excellence. As of July 2017, iLawVentures operates as a subsidiary of BARBRI, INC.
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