Pennsylvania pro bono law

Pro bono requirements in Pennsylvania.

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

Overview

Pennsylvania Pro Bono Rules

Recommended

50 hrs/yr

Service

Voluntary

Reporting

Voluntary

CLE Credit

Yes

Rule Citation

Rule 6.1 (204 Pa. Code)

Recommended Hours

50 hours per year (voluntary)

Reporting

Voluntary — No formal statewide reporting mechanism for pro bono hours.

CLE Credit for Pro Bono

1 credit per 5 hours (max 3 credits per year)

CLE Notes

Formally approved after 3-year pilot (Feb 2022). Work must be through PACLE-accredited Pro Bono CLE Providers (PLAN-funded, IOLTA-funded, or nonprofits with PLAN/IOLTA partnerships). Excess credits do NOT carry forward.

Eligible Case Types

Persons of limited means; public service or charitable groups or organizations; activities for improving the law, the legal system or the legal profession.

Pennsylvania CLE Requirements

Total Credits

12 / 1-year cycle

Deadline

Group-dependent (Apr 30, Aug 31, or Dec 31)

Carryover

Yes (up to 24 hrs)

Required Categories

Ethics (2h)

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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