Vermont pro bono law

Pro bono requirements in Vermont.

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

Overview

Vermont Pro Bono Rules

Recommended

50 hrs/yr

Service

Voluntary

Reporting

Voluntary

CLE Credit

Rule Citation

V.R.Pr.C. Rule 6.1

Recommended Hours

50 hours per year (voluntary)

Reporting

Voluntary — No formal reporting mechanism found. Vermont Bar Association recognizes pro bono attorneys informally.

CLE Credit for Pro Bono

Not available

CLE Notes

No pro bono-to-CLE credit conversion rule found in Vermont. Verify with VT Board of MCLE.

Eligible Case Types

Persons unable to pay; persons of limited means; charitable, religious, civic, community, governmental, educational organizations.

Total Credits

24 / 2-year cycle

Deadline

June 30 (biennial)

Carryover

Yes (up to 12 hrs)

Required Categories

Ethics (2h)Attorney Wellness (1h)Diversity & Inclusion (1h)

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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