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 and Chief Growth Officer, Board Member

Past deals in Legal

SkillBurst Interactive

Acquisition in 2024
SkillBurst Interactive specializes in designing and delivering interactive, self-paced eLearning experiences for various industries, with a primary focus on the global legal sector. They create custom, on-demand courses, including those on violence, harassment, and fundament awareness, to enhance internal and external training initiatives for their clients.

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 main brands: West Academic Publishing, Foundation Press, and Gilbert. It offers a diverse range of products, including legal textbooks, casebooks, treatises, and study guides, available in both print and digital formats. These materials are designed to support law school courses and provide clear, accessible overviews of complex legal concepts, thus enhancing the educational experience for its users.

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 founded in 1980 and headquartered in Evergreen, Colorado. It specializes in providing legal studies courses through various formats, including live lectures, DVDs, text-only materials, and online platforms. The Center collaborates with 182 colleges and universities to offer these courses, aiming to enhance legal education accessibility. As of June 2019, it operates as a subsidiary of BARBRI, INC.
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