Nebraska pro bono law

Pro bono requirements in Nebraska.

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

Overview

Nebraska Pro Bono Rules

Recommended

50 hrs/yr

Service

Voluntary

Reporting

Voluntary

CLE Credit

Rule Citation

Rule 3-506.1

Recommended Hours

50 hours per year (voluntary)

Reporting

Voluntary — No formal reporting mechanism. Rule is aspirational and explicitly not enforced through disciplinary process.

CLE Credit for Pro Bono

Not available

CLE Notes

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

Eligible Case Types

Persons of limited means; charitable, religious, civic, community, governmental, educational organizations in matters designed to address needs of persons of limited means.

Nebraska CLE Requirements

Total Credits

10 / 1-year cycle

Deadline

January 20

Carryover

Yes (up to 5 hrs)

Required Categories

Ethics / Professional Responsibility (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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