R.i. Sup. Ct. R. 1.3.7

As amended through June 7, 2024
Rule 1.3.7 - Standards

A continuing legal education course, program, or activity shall meet the following minimum standards in order to be approved for MCLE credit:

(1) Be of significant intellectual and practical content such that the course, program, or activity will contribute to the growth of an attorney's professional competence and skills;
(2) The subject matter shall be directly or supportively relevant to the practice of law and/or legal ethics (Appendix A);
(3) Be conducted by a person or persons qualified professionally to present the subject matter involved;
(4) Be presented in a classroom, meeting room, lecture hall, or other venue conducive to a meaningful educational experience;
(5) The content shall be presented in a multi-mode fashion, utilizing oral presentations and may be supplemented with written, digital, and/or electronic materials. All materials shall meet the highest professional standards in terms of their timeliness, organization, and detail; and
(6) Video and audio presentations may be utilized in addition to oral and written presentations.

R.i. Sup. Ct. R. 1.3.7

Amended effective 7/1/2018; amended April 24, 2024, effective 4/24/2024.