Montana pro bono law

Pro bono requirements in Montana.

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

Overview

Montana 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 — Voluntary online reporting in conjunction with mandatory annual IOLTA Compliance Certificate (due December 1).

CLE Credit for Pro Bono

Not available

CLE Notes

Montana does not have a standard statewide pro bono-to-CLE credit conversion.

Eligible Case Types

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

Montana CLE Requirements

Total Credits

15 / 1-year cycle

Deadline

March 31

Carryover

Yes (up to 30 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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