Georgia pro bono law

Pro bono requirements in Georgia.

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

Overview

Georgia Pro Bono Rules

Recommended

50 hrs/yr

Service

Voluntary

Reporting

Voluntary

CLE Credit

Rule Citation

Rule 6.1

Recommended Hours

50 hours per year (voluntary)

Reporting

Voluntary — Annual attorney dues and registration statement (yes/no question on whether 50-hour goal was met, implemented 2000)

CLE Credit for Pro Bono

Not available

CLE Notes

No standard pro bono-to-CLE credit conversion. The State Bar Pro Bono Resource Center distributes $150 CLE vouchers (for ICLE programs) to attorneys who accept at least 3 civil pro bono cases from a structured program.

Eligible Case Types

Persons unable to pay; civil rights, civil liberties, public rights; charitable, civic, educational organizations. Per ABA Model Rule 6.1 pattern.

Georgia CLE Requirements

Total Credits

18 / 2-year cycle

Deadline

January 31

Carryover

Yes (up to 12 hrs)

Required Categories

Ethics / Professionalism (3h)

Sources

Last verified 2026-03-01. Rules may change — verify with your state bar before relying on this information for compliance decisions.

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