Maine pro bono law

Pro bono requirements in Maine.

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

Overview

Maine Pro Bono Rules

Recommended

50 hrs/yr

Service

Voluntary

Reporting

Voluntary

CLE Credit

Yes

Rule Citation

Rule 6.1

Recommended Hours

50 hours per year (voluntary)

Reporting

Voluntary — Voluntary: Katahdin Counsel Recognition Program (annual registration statement or verification form).

Alternative

Financial contributions to organizations providing legal services to persons of limited means.

CLE Credit for Pro Bono

1 credit per 3 hours (2025-2026 pilot) (max 3 credits per year)

CLE Notes

2025-2026 pilot program only. Cases must be assigned by approved legal aid organizations (LSC-funded, Maine Justice Foundation grantees, Pine Tree Legal Assistance, etc.). General CLE credit only.

Eligible Case Types

Persons of limited means; charitable, religious, civic, community, governmental, educational organizations addressing needs of persons of limited means.

Additional Notes

Maine does not enumerate a specific aspirational hours number in the rule text, but follows the ABA Model Rule 6.1 framework.

Maine CLE Requirements

Total Credits

12 / 1-year cycle

Deadline

February 28 (for calendar year ending December 31)

Carryover

Yes (up to 10 hrs)

Required Categories

Ethics (1h)Harassment & Discrimination Prevention (1h)Professionalism (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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