New York S07860 requires pro bono service for admission to the bar or attorney registration, exempting federal government-specified pro bono work.

New York S07860 amends the judiciary law to require pro bono service as a condition for admission to the bar or attorney registration. It mandates that candidates for admission complete a certain number of pro bono hours, excluding those performed under federal government agreements specifying recipients or legal services. The bill also prohibits the court from barring candidates from examination or admission based on pro bono hours, provided they meet other admission requirements. These provisions will expire on January 20, 2029.

New York S07860 requires pro bono service for admission to the bar or attorney registration, exempting federal government-specified pro bono work.

New York S07860 amends the judiciary law to require pro bono service as a condition for admission to the bar or attorney registration. It mandates that candidates for admission complete a certain number of pro bono hours, excluding those performed under federal government agreements specifying recipients or legal services. The bill also prohibits the court from barring candidates from examination or admission based on pro bono hours, provided they meet other admission requirements. These provisions will expire on January 20, 2029.