Continuing legal education in the Caribbean, for both judicial officers and attorneys-at-law, has been an aspirational work in progress. Caribbean Judiciaries have been working to establishing local institutes that facilitate continuing education and skills-based training to all tiers of judicial officers. The profession, largely through its law associations, has also in some jurisdictions organized continuing legal education for attorneys. The Law schools through legal aid clinics expose law students to practical hands-on legal education and professional development. And there are other regional organizations, such as the Caribbean Agency for Justice Solutions (CAJS), that provide various types of educational interventions. As well, legal publications are integral.

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