The Rhode Island Paralegal Association (RIPA) encourages paralegals to pursue higher education such as associate and bachelor's degrees in paralegal studies.

Generally speaking, entry-level paralegal jobs in Rhode Island require a degree in paralegal studies, such as an associate degree or a certificate.

The Community College of Rhode Island (CCRI), the largest public, two-year, degree-granting college in New England, offers an Associate in Science in paralegal ...

To become a Paralegal in Rhode Island, one must first complete an associate's degree or certificate program in paralegal studies. Next, obtain a paralegal ...

UC's paralegal degree program is a practice-oriented course of study designed to prepare paralegal studies students to become ABA approved paralegals.

Acquire Your Paralegal Education in Rhode Island. Rhode Island has not yet mandated paralegal education for aspiring paralegals in the state.

Requirements · 1. Graduation from or completion of a paralegal program: · 2. A bachelor's degree in any field plus one year of experience as a paralegal or ...

Students are required to complete 22 semester hours in general education courses and 40 semester hours in legal courses, for a total of 62 semester hours. Many ...

Paralegals can voluntarily obtain certification by taking the National Federation of Paralegal Associations (NFPA) exams or National Association of Legal ...