South Carolina pro bono law

Pro bono requirements in South Carolina.

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

Overview

South Carolina Pro Bono Rules

Recommended

50 hrs/yr

Service

Voluntary

Reporting

Voluntary

CLE Credit

Rule Citation

Rule 6.1 (SCACR Rule 407)

Recommended Hours

50 hours per year (voluntary)

Reporting

Voluntary — Self-reporting to SC Bar Pro Bono Program for incentive certificates and Honor Roll recognition. Supreme Court publishes annual Pro Bono Honor Roll (since 2019) recognizing attorneys with 50+ hours.

Alternative

Financial support for organizations that provide legal services to persons of limited means.

CLE Credit for Pro Bono

Not available

CLE Notes

SC does not offer direct CLE credit conversion for pro bono hours. The Pro Bono Program offers CLE voucher certificates ($50 for 25-34.99 hrs, $100 for 35+ hrs) as incentive instead.

Eligible Case Types

Persons of limited means; public service or charitable groups or organizations; activities for improving the law, the legal system, or the legal profession.

South Carolina CLE Requirements

Total Credits

14 / 1-year cycle

Deadline

March 1 (for preceding year Mar 1 - Feb 28)

Carryover

Yes (up to 14 hrs)

Required Categories

Legal Ethics / Professional Responsibility (2h)Substance Abuse / Mental Health (0.5h)

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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