Most legal aid and pro bono organizations track the number of pro bono hours by their volunteers and law firms track the number of pro bono hours contributed by their firm members.  In September 2024, the California legislature passed a law requiring active licensees to report hours provided for pro bono and reduced fee legal services annually. Through My State Bar Profile, attorneys may report this information optionally in 2025 and will be required to report this information in 2026. 

Fees are listed in the Schedule of Charges and Deadlines.

No, MCLE Rule 2.54 allows attorneys in California employed by the State of California or federal government to keep the MCLE exemption if they are doing pro bono work for a qualified legal services provider. 

Each file is handled individually. Processing time depends on whether we receive complete information. A Foreign Legal Consultant application cannot be approved until you have received a positive moral character determination. Generally, the moral character review process can take a minimum of six months to complete.