Mississippi pro bono law

Pro bono requirements in Mississippi.

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

Overview

Mississippi Pro Bono Rules

Recommended

20 hrs/yr

Service

Voluntary

Reporting

Mandatory

CLE Credit

Rule Citation

Rule 6.1(e)

Recommended Hours

20 hours per year (voluntary)

Reporting

Mandatory — Annual membership dues statement (mandatory since 2005, failure to report treated same as failure to pay dues).

CLE Credit for Pro Bono

Not available

CLE Notes

Mississippi does not allow pro bono hours to be converted to CLE credit.

Eligible Case Types

Pro bono legal service to the poor; civil legal matters for persons of limited means.

Additional Notes

Hours exceeding 20 in a year may be carried forward and reported for up to 2 additional years.

Mississippi CLE Requirements

Total Credits

12 / 1-year cycle

Deadline

August 15

Carryover

Yes (up to 12 hrs)

Required Categories

Ethics / 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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