PA Attorneys Can Earn CLE Credits Through Pro Bono Service
PA Attorneys Can Earn Continuing Legal Education Credits Through Pro Bono Service
Pennsylvania attorneys have the option of completing a portion of their CLE requirement with credits earned through pro bono service. One (1.0) hour of CLE credit may be earned for every five (5.0) hours of pro bono service performed through an Accredited Provider of Pro Bono CLE.
A maximum of three (3.0) credits earned in this manner may be applied to the annual compliance requirement. Credits must be completed and reported to the CLE Board through an Accredited Provider of Pro Bono CLE.
The CLE Board coordinated this initiative with the Supreme Court of Pennsylvania in an effort to combine educational opportunities with action to serve to Pennsylvanians in need.
Emeritus Status for Retired Attorneys to Do Pro Bono Work
Since mid-2018, emeritus status has been an option for retired attorneys who desire to perform pro bono work with legal aid organizations. The Emeritus program creates a pool of qualified volunteer attorneys to provide services to those in need. Emeritus attorneys perform valuable roles in the community by bolstering legal aid and other nonprofit programs to help close the gap between the need for and the availability of free legal services.
Attorneys on retired status must complete and submit an Application for Emeritus Status, including appropriate documentation and payment of the registration fee of $35. An emeritus attorney is authorized solely to provide pro bono services under the auspices of an eligible legal aid organization and without charge or an expectation of fee.
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