The New York Court of Appeals has broadened the rule requiring 50 hours of pro bono service for those seeking admission to the bar, allowing for remote supervision of pro bono work.
Under a rule first announced in 2012 and effective this year, prospective New York lawyers must show they have performed at least 50 hours of law-related pro bono service before being admitted to the New York bar.
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