State FAQ

TOP RHODE ISLAND MCLE QUESTIONS

How many MCLE hours are required?

Ten Rhode Island MCLE credit hours every year - including 2 required hours of legal ethics.

How many MCLE hours can I take through Attorney Credits?

A maximum of 6 credit hours each year.

How do Attorney Credits' MCLE courses qualify for credit in Rhode Island?

All of our online on-demand MCLE courses have been approved for MCLE credit by the Rhode Island MCLE Commission.

What are my MCLE compliance and reporting requirements?

Reporting Cycle: Annual
Compliance Deadlines: June 30
Reporting Deadline: June 30

What is the requirement for newly admitted attorneys?

Newly admitted lawyers must complete the Bridge the Gap program by the end of the first full calendar year after the attorney is admitted to the Rhode Island Bar Association.

Does Attorney Credits offer courses for newly admitted attorneys?

No. The Bridge the Gap program is only presented by the Rhode Island Bar Association.

Can I carry hours forward to the next year?

Yes, up to 10 credit hours may be carried over to the next compliance period.

Does Attorney Credits verify my completion?

Yes, under the Rhode Island MCLE Requirements we must monitor your completion of the course. For online streaming video courses you must click on randomly inserted pop ups to confirm that you are viewing the video.

Does Attorney Credits report my attendance to the Rhode Island MCLE Commission?

Yes, Attorney Credits does report your attendance (not your credits) to the Rhode Island MCLE Commission. Our automated attendance reports run on the 1st of each month and every Thursday. In addition, we also maintain a record of all your completed courses and you can access your certificates of completion at anytime from our website.

How do I report the completion of my MCLE requirement at the end of my compliance period?

You must access your Rhode Island MCLE portal account and report your completed credits no later than June 30 of each reporting year. To access the Rhode Island Supreme Court Attorney Portal please click here: https://riap.courts.ri.gov/riap/welcomepage.do.

Who do I contact for more information?

For more information about MCLE in Rhode Island, please call the Rhode Island MCLE Commission at (401) 222-4942 or visit the Rhode Island MCLE Commission webpage: https://www.courts.ri.gov/AttorneyResources/mcle/Pages/default.aspx.

You may also contact Attorney Credits by phone. For further assistance and information about the Rhode Island MCLE requirement, please call our Support Center at (760) 434-1885.