The Supreme Court recently authorized Florida lawyers to receive one hour of general CLE credit for every hour of pro bono service performed, not to exceed five credits per three-year reporting cycle.

Now, Florida Bar members have easy online access to a two-page form to request the credit. “The Florida Bar Pro Bono Service Request for CLE Credit” is available here: Pro Bono Service Request for CLE Credit

Acting October 31 in In Re: Amendments to Rules Regulating The Florida Bar — Rule 6-10.3, the court amended Rule 6-10.3 to allow Florida lawyers to earn one hour of general CLE for every hour of pro bono service up to five credit hours for each three-year reporting cycle. The court, however, held no CLE credit can be awarded for monetary donations to legal aid providers.