Rhode Island Attorney CLE Requirements
| Credit Requirement | 10 credits every year |
| Specialty Credits | 2 ethics credit 1 diversity, equity, and inclusion credit |
| CLE Compliance Deadline | June 30 |
| CLE Reporting Deadline | June 30 |
| Approved BARBRI Formats | On-demand |
| Carryover | 10 credits |
| CLE Credit Reporting | BARBRI reports CLE credits. Rhode Island attorneys must certify compliance. |
Rhode Island CLE FAQs
Rhode Island attorneys must complete 10 credits each year, including 2 ethics CLE credits.
No CLE requirement
Rhode Island attorneys must complete their CLE requirement by June 30.
Yes, in Rhode Island, up to 10 credits can be carried over to the following reporting cycle.
Newly admitted attorneys are exempt from the CLE requirement for the first three years following their admission.
How Else Can Rhode Island Lawyers Earn CLE Credit?
- Attend approved, live CLE courses.
- Teach an approved CLE course. Publish legal articles.
- Participate as judge, facilitator, or trainer in a moot/mock trial/deposition.
- Attend law school courses at an ABA-accredited law school.
STREAMLINED CLE CREDIT SOLUTIONS
Access BARBRI CLE Webinars + Passes
With BARBRI CLE webinars and courses, you can find many interactive and engaging lectures delivered by industry experts, tailored for your practice area. We offer an All-Access CLE Pass for lawyers who want to complete their continuing education credits and get the most value for their investment.
Rhode Island CLE Compliance and Reporting
When Do I Report the CLE Credits That I Have Earned?
Rhode Island attorneys must certify their compliance with the CLE requirement by June 30.
How Do I Report the CLE Credits That I Have Earned?
Rhode Island attorneys must certify their CLE compliance by June 30 of each year through Rhode Island's CLE Portal.
Resources
Contact Information, Rules, and Regulations
Information may change. Refer to your State Bar Association for updates.