Dallas-based BARBRI, a leading global provider of tech-enabled legal learning solutions, has acquired Bethesda, Maryland-based SkillBurst Interactive, a digital learning innovator for law firms and their clients.
Steve Fredette
BARBRI said SkillBurst—which also has an office in London—aligns with its ongoing commitment to expanding its services in professional education. Terms of the deal were not disclosed.
The SkillBurst integration will introduce “innovative multilingual, interactive learning solutions that align with the evolving demands of law firms and legal professionals,” BARBRI added, noting that the expansion complements BARBRI’s professional education portfolio, which includes certificate courses, specialized training modules, and “an extensive library of CLE-approved courses and webinars.”
A ‘seamless continuum’ under one umbrella
“BARBRI offers a seamless continuum of education solutions under one umbrella for the lifecycle of legal learners and their organizations to achieve their goals,” CEO Stephen Fredette said in a statement. “Integrating SkillBurst Interactive into our professional education portfolio will enable us to deliver engaging professional educational content on a global scale.”
Steve Gluckman, CEO of SkillBurst Interactive, said his company has focused on delivering customizable e-learning solutions for the legal industry.
“Now, as part of BARBRI, we’re excited to expand our global reach and offer clients access to BARBRI’s extensive legal education resources,” Gluckman added in a statement. “Together, we’re enhancing digital legal training with timely, engaging content, leveraging advanced technology to improve learning outcomes and support our clients in navigating the complexities of the legal landscape.”
BARBRI said SkillBurst’s extensive library of “award-winning” digital training courses will be seamlessly integrated into BARBRI’s professional education catalog.
BARBRI said it’s been the No. 1 brand in legal education for over 50 years and has forged “a trusted relationship” with more than 1.5 million legal professionals worldwide, delivering solutions for law students, law schools, universities, professionals, law firms, and organizations.
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