Rhode Island legal education
Law schools, bar exam, CLE, and legal education in Rhode Island.
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Law Schools
ABA-accredited JD programs in Rhode Island
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Paralegal Programs
Accredited paralegal education and certificate programs
Roger Williams University — Professional Legal Studies
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.
Roger Williams University — Paralegal Studies Certificate
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.
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Court Reporter & Captioning Programs
Stenography, digital reporting, and real-time captioning training
Community College of Rhode Island — Court Reporting Certificate
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.
CCRI — Digital Court Reporter Training
Online digital court reporter program covering legal proceedings, laws, ethics, and digital recording technology — preparing students for the AAERT certification exam.
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Mediator & ADR Certification
Alternative dispute resolution training and qualified neutral roster
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Legal Nurse Consulting
Certification programs for RNs providing litigation support
American Association of Legal Nurse Consultants (AALNC)
National professional organization offering the LNCC certification — the only legal nurse consultant credential accredited through ABSNC. Available to RNs nationwide via online programs.
Vickie Milazzo Institute — CLNC Certification
Online 40-hour CLNC Certification Program — the industry standard for legal nurse consulting, with monthly mentoring included for the duration of certification.
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Notary Public Certification
How to become a notary public in Rhode Island
Rhode Island Secretary of State — Notary Public
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.
Rhode Island Secretary of State — New Commission Application
Step-by-step application instructions — review the notary manual and updated Standards of Conduct, complete the Knowledge Assessment, and mail the application with endorsements.
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Bar Admission & Exam
Pathways to becoming a licensed attorney in Rhode Island
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Continuing Legal Education (CLE)
Requirements for licensed Rhode Island attorneys
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Legal Secretary & Legal Assistant Programs
Certificate and degree programs for legal support professionals
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