Prepare for the June 30th Rhode Island CLE Deadline

If you’re an attorney in Rhode Island, June 30th is a key deadline to keep in mind. With the Continuing Legal Education (CLE) deadline nearing, it’s important to confirm that you’ve met all the required credits to maintain your license and remain in good standing with the Rhode Island Bar Association.

We recognize the demands on your time, and we’re here to simplify the process of meeting Rhode Island’s CLE requirements.

What Are My Deadlines and Credit Requirements?

If you’re practicing law in RI, you need to complete 10 credit hours every year. At least 2 of those credits must be in Ethics, Professionalism or Substance Abuse.

You have until June 30th to complete your CLEs and to report them.

What Types of CLE Courses Are Accepted in Rhode Island?

All 10 credits can be from Live Webcasts, 6 may be from On Demand courses.

How SproutEd Can Help You Stay Compliant

At SproutEd, we simplify your path to meeting Rhode Island’s CLE requirements. With our wide selection of courses across numerous practice areas, you can easily find the content you need to not only stay compliant but also enhance your legal expertise.

Consider our Unlimited CLE Membership or our Rhode Island CLE Membership. Both membership options offer the flexibility to take as many courses as you need throughout the year at a fixed price. This option is especially beneficial for attorneys who want to stay ahead without the stress of tracking individual course costs.

RI CLE FAQs

How do I report my CLE credits?
SproutEd reports your attendance and credit to the Rhode Island MCLE Commission within 30 days of completion. Attorneys must certify their compliance through their Attorney Portal on the Rhode Island Supreme Court website.

Can I carry over extra CLE credits?
10 Live Webcast credits can be carried forward to the next reporting period.

What are the consequences of not completing my CLE in time?
The MCLE commission will send notification to any attorney who fails to fulfill the attorney’s MCLE requirements. The commission will then give the attorney 90 days to cure the noncompliance. If an attorney does not correct the noncompliance within 180 days of receiving notice, the lawyer will be removed from the Master Roll of Attorneys. The attorney may be reinstated within six months of being removed by completing the requisite courses, filing certification of proof with the MCLE Commission, and paying the necessary fees.

Rule 3 of the Rhode Island Supreme Court Rules governs MCLE.

What are the requirements for newly admitted attorneys in Rhode Island?Newly admitted attorneys are exempt from the CLE requirements.  However, they must complete the Rhode Island Bridge the Gap Program by June 30th of the reporting period the year after admission.