What CE categories are required for attorneys in Rhode Island?

Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (beginning July 1, 2025): 1 hours; Legal Ethics: 2 hours. Board rules change — verify against the official source.

Rhode Island Attorney CE category requirements

How the 10 CE hours every 1 year breaks down by category for attorneys in Rhode Island, sourced from the official board.

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Required categories

Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (beginning July 1, 2025)

Legal Ethics

Verified against Rhode Island Supreme Court Article IV, Rule 3 (MCLE): 10 credit hours per annual reporting year (July 1-June 30), including at least 2 hours of legal ethics and 1 hour of diversity, equity and inclusion; compliance (or exemption claim) documented via the MCLE Portal by June 30 each year.

Official source: Rhode Island Supreme Court — Article IV, Rule 3 (Periodic Registration of Attorneys)

Full requirements: Rhode Island Attorney CE requirements
When it's due: Rhode Island Attorney license renewal deadline
What it costs: Rhode Island Attorney license renewal fees
Audits & penalties: Rhode Island Attorney CE audits & penalties

⚠️Board rules change. Verify every figure against the official source before relying on it.

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