Hawaii pro bono law

Pro bono requirements in Hawaii.

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

Overview

Hawaii Pro Bono Rules

Recommended

50 hrs/yr

Service

Voluntary

Reporting

Mandatory

CLE Credit

Yes

Rule Citation

HRPC Rule 6.1 + RSCH Rule 17(d)(1)(B)

Recommended Hours

50 hours per year (voluntary)

Reporting

Mandatory — Mandatory annual disclosure of pro bono hours and financial contributions on Attorney Registration Statement (RSCH Rule 17(d)(1)(B)). Individual data is confidential; HSBA publishes aggregate reports only.

CLE Credit for Pro Bono

1 credit per 1 hour (VCLE) (max 3 credits per year)

CLE Notes

Up to 3 VCLE (Voluntary CLE) hours may be satisfied by pro bono service. Hawaii only requires 3 MCPE credits/year, so this applies to the voluntary standard above that.

Eligible Case Types

Persons of limited means; organizations designed to address needs of persons of limited means; civil rights, civil liberties, public rights.

Hawaii CLE Requirements

Total Credits

3 / 1-year cycle

Deadline

December 31

Carryover

Yes (up to 3 hrs)

Required Categories

Ethics / Professional Responsibility (1h)

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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