Legal Education in Rhode Island

Bristol, Rhode Island — Rhode Island's only law school — ABA-accredited since 1997. Emphasizes experiential learning, public interest law, and marine law. The lowest-priced private ABA-accredited law school in the Northeast.

Bristol, Rhode Island — ABA-Approved — Rhode Island's only ABA-approved paralegal program (since 1988). Offers AS, BS, and post-baccalaureate certificates — available in-person, hybrid, or fully online.

Bristol, Rhode Island — ABA-Approved — ABA-approved post-baccalaureate certificate for career changers — practice-oriented curriculum covering civil litigation, legal research, criminal law, and alternative dispute resolution.

Warwick, Rhode Island — Five-semester evening certificate program — stenotype machine shorthand, legal and medical terminology, CART, captioning, and computer-aided transcription. Target speed of 225 WPM at 95% accuracy.

Online digital court reporter program covering legal proceedings, laws, ethics, and digital recording technology — preparing students for the AAERT certification exam.

Rhode Island's primary ADR organization — recognized by the RI District Court and government agencies. Provides mediation services, customized training programs, and workshops in constructive dialogue.

National professional organization offering the LNCC certification — the only legal nurse consultant credential accredited through ABSNC. Available to RNs nationwide via online programs.

Online 40-hour CLNC Certification Program — the industry standard for legal nurse consulting, with monthly mentoring included for the duration of certification.

Official notary public portal. Requirements: 18+, RI resident or place of business in-state, pass Knowledge Assessment (80%+ score), two resident endorsements, and $80 fee. Four-year commission.

Step-by-step application instructions — review the notary manual and updated Standards of Conduct, complete the Knowledge Assessment, and mail the application with endorsements.

Administers Rhode Island bar admission through the Supreme Court. Rhode Island uses the UBE with a minimum passing score of 270 — MPRE score of 80 required. Limit of 5 UBE attempts.

Official CLE information — attorneys must complete 10 CLE credits annually, including 2 ethics and 1 DEI credit (effective 2025). Minimum 4 credits must be live programs. Compliance deadline: June 30.

Bristol, Rhode Island — ABA-approved paralegal programs at RWU's School of Continuing Studies — multiple degree and certificate options for aspiring legal support professionals in Rhode Island.