Indiana pro bono law

Pro bono requirements in Indiana.

Pro bono rules, reporting obligations, and CLE credit eligibility for Indiana attorneys.

Overview

Indiana Pro Bono Rules

Recommended

50 hrs/yr

Service

Voluntary

Reporting

Mandatory

CLE Credit

Rule Citation

Rule 6.1 + Rule 6.7

Recommended Hours

50 hours per year (voluntary)

Reporting

Mandatory — Annual attorney registration statement (Rule 6.7, mandatory since 2016). Must report hours of pro bono legal services and monetary/in-kind contributions.

Alternative

Monetary or in-kind contributions to Indiana Bar Foundation, IRC 501(c)(3) bar foundations, pro bono districts, or legal service organizations.

CLE Credit for Pro Bono

Not available

CLE Notes

Indiana does not allow pro bono hours to be converted to CLE credit.

Eligible Case Types

Persons of limited means (poverty law); civil rights and civil liberties; public rights law; charitable organization representation; administration of justice.

Indiana CLE Requirements

Total Credits

36 / 3-year cycle

Deadline

December 31 (minimum 6 hours per year)

Carryover

Required Categories

Professional Responsibility (3h)

Sources

Last verified 2026-03-02. Rules may change — verify with your state bar before relying on this information for compliance decisions.

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