The 2026 Bar Registration Renewal Period will open on June 1, 2026, and run until August 31, 2026. Members of the bar seeking to maintain an active bar status should renew their bar registration electronically using the Court's Case Management/Electronic Case Files ("CM/ECF") system. For this renewal period, there is a $35.00 fee to renew your bar registration, and a requirement to complete...
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News & Announcements: 2026
05/14/2026
The United States District Court for the District of Rhode Island is accepting applications for a full-time Official Court Reporter position located in Providence, RI. Posting is open until filled.
04/29/2026
The Court has issued an order regarding the appointment of interim U.S. Attorney pursuant to 28 U.S.C. § 546(d). Detailed information regarding the order can be found here.
04/28/2026
The Pro Bono Work to Empower and Represent (POWER) Act promotes efforts across the country to empower survivors of domestic violence, dating violence, sexual assault, and stalking through pro bono legal services.
POWER Act Events Are a Critical Tool for Mobilizing Pro Bono Attorneys, Legal Services Providers, and Community Organizations. POWER Act events can serve as a catalyst for change in a community, inspiring attorneys interested in pro bono work and fostering connections with...
04/13/2026
The United States District Court for the District of Rhode Island has suspended the attorney admissions requirements in LR Gen 201(a) for pro bono attorneys representing petitioners who are challenging the lawfulness of their civil detention. For more information, click here.
04/02/2026
The United States District Court for the District of Rhode Island hereby provides notice to the bar and the public that it is considering the appointment of an Interim United States Attorney pursuant to 28 U.S.C. § 546(d). More information can be found here.
02/05/2026
The United States District Court for the District of Rhode Island is pleased to announce the launch of its Federal Court/Bar Access to Justice Initiative (“Initiative”), which for the first time formally welcomes law firms as members of the Court’s Pro Bono Panel. More information can be found here.
02/05/2026
Registration for the Litigation Academy – Witness Cross-Examination program is now open! This program will provide hands-on training in witness cross-examination and will take place on February 23rd and 24th, 2026. The course will be an intensive two-day program to be held at the Federal Courthouse in Providence, Rhode Island. The faculty teaching the program will include federal and state judges, Roger Williams Law...