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Law schools, bar exam resources, CLE, and legal education in Rhode Island.

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Law Schools

ABA-accredited JD programs in Rhode Island

Roger Williams University School of Law

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.

Rhode Island

Paralegal Programs

Accredited paralegal education and certificate programs

ABA-Approved

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.

ABA-Approved

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.

Rhode Island

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.

Rhode Island

Mediator & ADR Certification

Alternative dispute resolution training and qualified neutral roster

Center for Mediation & Collaboration Rhode Island (CMCRI)

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.

Rhode Island

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.

Rhode Island

Bar Admission & Exam

Pathways to becoming a licensed attorney in Rhode Island

Rhode Island Supreme Court — Bar Admission

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.

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