Beginning in 1992, the State Bar of Texas Pro Bono College recognized attorneys who exceed the aspirational goal of 50 hours of pro bono service annually. In recent years, the State Bar expanded the Pro Bono College to reward the contributions of law students and paralegals. Members of the Pro Bono College receive recognition and benefits such as access to free and discounted CLE.
- Attorneys are eligible to join the Pro Bono College if they have completed a minimum of 75 hours of qualified pro bono services as stated in the membership guidelines. Legal services staff attorneys may join the Pro Bono College if they have performed a minimum of 75 hours of eligible pro bono services in addition to their normal work hours, without compensation.
- Paralegals may join the Paralegal Pro Bono College if they have performed a minimum of 50 hours of eligible pro bono services in addition to their normal work hours, without compensation, as stated in the membership requirements.
- Law Students may join the Law Student Pro Bono College if they have completed a minimum of 50 hours of eligible pro bono services as stated in the membership guidelines.