South Dakota pro bono law

Pro bono requirements in South Dakota.

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

Overview

South Dakota Pro Bono Rules

Recommended

50 hrs/yr

Service

Voluntary

Reporting

Voluntary

CLE Credit

Rule Citation

Rule 6.1 (SDCL 16-18-A)

Recommended Hours

50 hours per year (voluntary)

Reporting

Voluntary — No formal reporting mechanism. State Bar of South Dakota Pro Bono Program coordinates volunteer referrals for civil matters.

CLE Credit for Pro Bono

Not available

CLE Notes

South Dakota has no mandatory CLE requirement (as of 2025-2026), so pro bono-to-CLE conversion is moot. Proposed mandatory CLE (20 hours/2 years) pending Supreme Court approval, targeted for 2027.

Eligible Case Types

Persons unable to pay; civil legal matters for persons of limited means; public interest legal service.

South Dakota CLE Requirements

South Dakota does not have a mandatory continuing legal education requirement.

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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