Are lawyers *required* to do a specific number of hours for pro bono cases or is it just *recommended* by the state bar?Are all lawyers required to do pro bono cases?
Requirements and recommendations for service:
Lawyers in the United States are recommended under American Bar Association (ABA) ethical rules to contribute at least fifty hours of pro bono service per year. Some state bar associations, however, may recommend fewer hours. The New York State Bar Association, for example, recommends just twenty hours of pro bono service annually, while the New York City Bar promulgates the same recommendation as the ABA.Are all lawyers required to do pro bono cases?
No, only the ones that care about the world outside their office.
This is state-specific. In my state all lawyers are required to do pro bono work, but you have to check with your own state bar association.
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