The Rhode Island Bar Association regularly receives requests from schools, non-profit organizations, and other institutions seeking volunteer attorneys from the Bar's Law Related Education (LRE) program. These requests are made through the Rhode Island Bar Association's Lawyers in the Classroom, Speakers Bureau, and the Annual Rhode Island Law Day program. LRE volunteer participation times are generally limited to two hours. While most times are shorter, we do receive requests for longer programs. However, in all cases, the Bar checks with LRE volunteers to determine their interest before making any assignments.
In 2020, while in-person presentations were not possible for Law Day due to school closures, we were able to offer 17 virtual presentations to students across the state. This year, the Rhode Island Law Day Committee is optimistically planning for in-person presentations to be able to resume for Law Day, which is scheduled for April 30, 2021.
If you are interested in serving as an LRE volunteer, and even if you have previously served as LRE volunteer, we are asking you to complete the new application to ensure our database is current with your continuing interest. Please click here to sign up as a volunteer for the Bar's classroom-based and adult non-profit organization-based Law Related Education programs.
Free Law Office Management Assistance
If you haven’t taken advantage of this valuable member benefit yet, you’re missing out! We have partnered with Red Cave Law Firm Consulting to provide our members with virtual consulting services (telephone/video/email/chat) free of charge. With over a decade of experience, Red Cave offers practical advice in areas including, but not limited to:
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If you're looking to move your technology platform to the cloud, Red Cave can discuss solutions fitted to your law practice, and help you to manage the changeover.
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Legal consumers are more demanding than ever before. In order to market your practice effectively, you have to reach them where they are and provide compelling solutions. Red Cave can help you to modernize your marketing plan with a focus on cost-effective solutions.
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Many law firms operate without a budget, don't project revenue and have difficulty managing their trust accounting obligations. Red Cave can help you to tighten your financial ship, so you can collect and keep more of what you earn.
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It's difficult to grow any small business, but law firms have unique rules and requirements that they must follow. If it's time to staff up, and build your practice, Red Cave can help you to align your dreams with a practical plan for growth.
Red Cave has 10+ years of law firm business management consulting experience, and has advised over 3,000 law firms. They can assist you with issues surrounding law office technology, marketing, financial management, and more. The Bar’s website will also feature regular tips from the company related to practice management.
We are very excited to offer this opportunity to our members which we believe will help you optimize your practice, become more effective and efficient, and make the best business decisions for your particular situation. I hope you will take advantage of this excellent opportunity today!