Continuing Legal Education (CLE) at the Rhode Island Bar Association
The Rhode Island Bar Association offers a wide variety of CLE programs to help you meet your annual requirements set by the Mandatory Continuing Legal Education (MCLE) Commission, the regulatory body for attorney compliance in Rhode Island. Attorneys must complete ten hours of CLE each year, including two hours focused on ethics and professionalism. Beginning July 1, 2025, at least one of those ten hours must be in the area of diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI). For information on accrediting guidelines for legal ethics or diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) credits, please consult Appendix A of the MCLE Rules and Regulations.
To access information regarding purchased CLEs, including certificates of attendance, please visit My CLE in your My RIBA dashboard.
Education & Events
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Live Seminars
Attend engaging in-person, virtual, or hybrid seminars offered throughout the year. Each listing includes format and registration details.
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On-Demand CLE
Watch programs at your convenience and earn up to six credits per year through approved video replays.
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Publications
Access digital CLE materials available for purchase and download.
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Annual Meeting
Thank you for making 2026 a success! Stay tuned for 2027.
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Bridge the Gap for New Attorneys
Required for all newly admitted attorneys, Bridge the Gap helps you transition into Rhode Island practice. Complete the program on demand through our CLE catalog.
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Propose a CLE Program
Have an idea for a future seminar? Submit a proposal and share your expertise with fellow members.
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CLE Speaker Resources
General guidance for attorneys participating as speakers in Rhode Island Bar Association CLE programs, including regular CLE seminars and the Annual Meeting.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Find answers to the most common questions about CLE requirements, credit options, and how to get involved.
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Important Information
- Certificates
Certificates of attendance will be available in your RI Bar account within five business days. Log into your RI Bar account and visit your Dashboard. Scroll down to My CLE. - Paperless CLE
The CLE Department is paperless. If you need printed materials for in-person programs, contact us at least 72 hours in advance (fees may apply). - Credit Reporting
MCLE credits must be reported to the MCLE Commission by June 30 each year via the MCLE Attorney Portal. - Cancellations
Cancellations made within 3 business days of the program may be subject to a cancellation fee of up to $25, with any remaining balance issued as a credit.
Contact Us
📧 CLE Office - cle@ribar.com | (401) 421-5740
📧 CLE Director Madeline Benner - mbenner@ribar.com
📧 CLE Coordinator Jules Amato - jamato@ribar.com
The RIBA assumes no responsibility for opinions, statements, and facts in any CLE or Annual Meeting program. Neither the opinions expressed in any program, nor its content represent the official view of the Rhode Island Bar Association or the views of its members.