--- title: "Inside In-House: 2025 Legal Talent Outlook" --- [![BARBRI logo](https://intl.barbri.com/hs-fs/hubfs/barbri_logo_black.png?width=150&height=41&name=barbri_logo_black.png "BARBRI logo")](https://www.barbri.com/) # Inside In-House: BARBRI’s 2025 Legal Talent Report ![AdobeStock\_858941466](https://intl.barbri.com/hs-fs/hubfs/AdobeStock_858941466.jpg?width=674&height=449&name=AdobeStock_858941466.jpg "AdobeStock_858941466") ## Turning Talent Challenges Into Wins In-house legal teams are under increasing pressure, with rising demands but limited resources. General Counsel must now juggle strategic advice, risk management, and business leadership alongside core legal duties. This shift challenges how legal teams are built and supported – especially without formal development pathways or competitive pay. Newer legal professionals also bring evolving expectations around flexibility, purpose and career clarity. Commissioned by BARBRI and Flex Legal, this report captures insights from over 120 in-house legal professionals. It highlights common challenges – limited capacity, skill gaps, and retention risks – and offers practical guidance to help legal leaders address these issues and strengthen their teams. ## The Report Covers: - Top talent challenges for in-house teams - Workforce priorities: What in-house teams want - Skills gaps in legal teams - Learning and development landscape - Flexible resourcing strategies - Routes to qualification - DE&I: Progress and potential - 2025/26 talent priorities Register to download your copy of the report today! ## BARBRI Key Stats 250+ Partnerships across the UK and beyond 5,000+ Successful SQE student alumni 80%+ Pass rates for our clients' cohorts ## Guide to SQE + Apprenticeships for In-House Legal Teams ![barbri\_two-lawyers-working-together\_NALP-page-image](https://intl.barbri.com/hs-fs/hubfs/barbri_two-lawyers-working-together_NALP-page-image.png?width=697&height=464&name=barbri_two-lawyers-working-together_NALP-page-image.png) In collaboration with [Crafty Counsel](https://craftycounsel.co.uk/latest-content/how-in-house-legal-teams-can-use-the-sqe-and-apprenticeships/), [Flex Legal,](https://flex.legal/)and [Damar,](https://damartraining.com/) this guide is a one-stop shop for the [SQE, QWE and apprenticeships](https://craftycounsel.co.uk/latest-content/advice-to-in-house-legal-teams-on-the-solicitors-qualifying-exams-sqe/) to explore the changes introduced by the new regime. It provides an overview of the basics, opportunities and how best to leverage the SQE. This guide also shares what in-house teams need to know, how they can best [utilise them](https://craftycounsel.co.uk/videos/how-can-you-unlock-talent-with-the-sqe/), and what this realistically looks like. 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We use this experience to share insights, ideas and qualification pathways that will work for your organisation. Our flexible, accessible and dynamic approach to learning, and our market-leading pass rates, make BARBRI your partner of choice for legal education – be that for trainees, paralegals, lawyers qualified in other jurisdictions – or any other legal professional. We offer the highest level of support to our clients, including monthly student progress reports, immediate access to live courses, exam vouchers and a hands-on client services team. We pride ourselves on being responsive, client-oriented and focused on you and your learners’ success [Book a free discovery call](https://www.barbri.com/sqe/request-a-call-back-partner/) with us for an initial consultation. ![AdobeStock\_1529150910](https://intl.barbri.com/hs-fs/hubfs/AdobeStock_1529150910.jpeg?width=2000&height=1333&name=AdobeStock_1529150910.jpeg "AdobeStock_1529150910") ## Recommended Resources ###### Read more about developing your talent and supporting them throughout their SQE journey. 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