The goal of Alliance Defending Freedom is to create a long-term relationship with Allied Attorneys. When attending an ADF Academy, attorneys are simply asked to commit to report qualifying
pro bono service. ADF Freedom suggests voluntary short-term targets for the amount of this service, depending upon the attorney’s circumstances.
The suggested target for most attorneys is 450 hours within the three years following an ADF Academy session attendance. Alliance Defending Freedom suggests a five-year target of 150 hours for attorneys who work for the government and are prohibited from representing private clients.
ADF encourages ongoing reporting of
pro bono services, even if an attorney commits to a short-term target. To that end, Alliance Defending Freedom recognizes significant milestones in reported
pro bono service. ADF Allied Attorneys become members of the Honor Corps upon reporting 450 hours of pro bono service. A series of Service Recognition Awards recognize members of the Honor Corps who report far more than 450 hours of service.