Rhode Island Law Schools
1 ABA-Accredited Law Schools • ~4,000 attorneys
All Rhode Island Law Schools
Compare all 1 ABA-accredited law schools in Rhode Island. Click column headers to sort.
Table Legend
| Roger Williams University | #171 | 150 | 3.43 | 61% | 0.6% | 65.2% | $47K |
Rhode Island Bar Exam 2024: Pass Rates & Difficulty
Bar exam statistics and difficulty rating for Rhode Island law school graduates
Pass Rate Comparison
Understanding Bar Exam Difficulty
Rating 1 (Easiest, 88%+): Very high pass rates indicating easier bar exams or exceptional law school preparation.
Rating 2 (Below Average Difficulty, 83-88%): Above-average pass rates showing moderate difficulty.
Rating 3 (Average Difficulty, 76-83%): Pass rates near national average of ~79%.
Rating 4 (Difficult, 70-76%): Below-average pass rates indicating challenging bar exams.
Rating 5 (Most Difficult, <70%): Significantly below national average. California (68%) and Florida (72%) are notably difficult.
Note: Bar difficulty rating based solely on first-time pass rates from ABA 2024 Bar Passage Statistics. Lower pass rates indicate more challenging bar exams. Individual law school preparation quality also affects outcomes.
Rhode Island Legal Market Overview
Employment opportunities and top legal employers in Rhode Island
Market Overview
Rhode Island's legal market is concentrated in Providence, with strength in maritime, healthcare, and financial services law. The state's small size creates a close-knit legal community. Proximity to Boston provides additional career options for graduates.
Top Legal Employers in Rhode Island
Includes BigLaw firms, government offices, and public interest organizations. Rankings are not ordered by size or prestige.
Career Paths in Rhode Island
Private Sector
- • BigLaw firms (501+ attorneys)
- • Midsize firms (50-100 attorneys)
- • Regional and boutique firms
- • Solo practice and small firms
- • In-house corporate counsel
Public Sector
- • Federal clerkships
- • State and federal prosecutors
- • Public defenders
- • Government agencies
- • Public interest organizations
Frequently Asked Questions
This is backward-looking data that relies on assumptions. Different outcomes are possible. This is not financial advice.