Rhode Island Legal Marketing

Tiny Rhode Island was the first colony to proclaim independence from Great Britain on May 4, 1776. Fourteen years later, it was the last of the original 13 colonies to ratify the Constitution, becoming a state on May 29, 1790.

Rhode Island is the U.S.’s smallest state, at just 1,045 square miles of land. Its 1,053,209 residents put it in the bottom 10 states in terms of population, but near the top in terms of density. The state averages 1,003 persons per square mile. Providence is its capital and, with a population just over 175,200, its largest city.

Rhode Island Legal Resources

Whether you are a lawyer or a member of the public, Rhode Island provides a variety of resources you can use to find answers to your legal questions.

  • Rhode Island State Bar: The Rhode Island Bar Association was founded in 1898. It provides continuing education, legal publications and member discount programs to attorneys in Rhode Island. For the public, the Bar Association provides information and education on a variety of legal issues, as well a a Lawyer Referral Service.
  • Rhode Island Judiciary System: The judiciary website provides a wealth of information about the courts and legal system in Rhode Island. You can find education and community outreach programs, as well as information on jury service, court calendars, criminal records search and much more.
  • State Law Library: The library, initially organized in 1827 with only a handful of books, today has more than 100,000 volumes located in the Supreme and Superior Court building in Providence. It is publicly funded and therefore available to both lawyers and the public for legal research.

Resources for Legal Marketers in Rhode Island

Legal marketers work hard to showcase their firms strengths. These resources help you keep up with the latest strategies:

  • Legal Marketing Association, New England Chapter: The LMA NE has more than 230 members from across the six New England states who receive resources, education and networking opportunities to improve marketing communication and business development in their firms.
  • Association of Legal Administrators: Rhode Island does not have its own chapter of the ALA, but you can still take advantage of the resources offered by the National Association. One benefit is continuing education credits for anyone who attends a regional conference.

    • Legal Marketing Jobs: Find legal marketing jobs in Rhode Island.