The Illinois Supreme Court has recognized that pro bono legal service is an integral part of a lawyer’s professionalism by adopting rules that promote and support pro bono by Illinois attorneys.

Illinois Supreme Court Rule 756(f) requires all attorneys licensed in Illinois to report, in connection with the attorney's annual ARDC registration, pro bono legal services provided and qualified monetary contributions made during the preceding 12 months to support legal aid. Click here for more information on the Pro Bono Reporting Rule.

Additionally, two recent amendments to Illinois Supreme Court Rules 716 and 756  give retired and inactive attorneys as well as corporate attorneys with limited admission status the ability to provide critical pro bono legal assistance to vulnerable and disadvantaged people who would otherwise be shut out of our justice system. Click here for more information on the Retired, Inactive and Corporate Counsel Pro Bono Rule.