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The State of New York has over 147,000 active lawyers, it is one of the largest legal professions in the United States. Admission to practice is governed by the courts system. The New York State Bar Association with more than 70,000 members, is the largest voluntary state association of lawyers in the US.

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New York bar admission: new pro bono requirement

Candidates seeking bar admission in New York from January 2015 will need to demonstrate that they have completed 50 hours of qualifying pro bono work.

New York Bar confirms opposition to non-lawyer ownership

The New York State Bar Association (NYSBA) has approved the findings of the Task Force on Nonlawyer Ownership which earlier this year concluded that nonlawyer ownership should not be permitted in New York State at this time.

New York bar issues opinion on New York lawyers working for ABSs

The New York State Bar's Committee on Professional Ethics has determined that a lawyer who primarily practices in New York cannot be an employee of an out-of-state or foreign firm owned or managed by non-lawyers, even if non-lawyer ownership is permitted where the firm is established.

New York State Bar releases report on international matters

The New York State Bar Association (NYSBA) has released a report 'New York Law in International Matters'. The report looks at the desirability of New York law and a New York forum for cross-border agreements and international disputes.