New York CLE Credit
Many of our New York volunteer opportunities are eligible for CLE credit. If you would like to know whether a particular volunteer opportunity or client matter qualifies, please contact us at volunteer@probonopartner.org.
Attorneys working on eligible matters may earn one CLE credit hour for every two hours (120 minutes) of pro bono legal service, with half credits available. Attorneys may earn up to 10 CLE Skills credits for pro bono legal services during a single biennial reporting cycle.Β Newly admitted attorneys may also earn pro bono CLE credits; however, these credits must be carried over to their second biennial reporting cycle.
Pro Bono Partnership will provide participating attorneys with an affirmation form documenting the legal services provided and the time spent on the matter. Once the completed affirmation is returned, Pro Bono Partnership will issue a Certificate of Provision of Services. Attorneys should retain this Certificate and their time records for four years.
For more detailed information about New Yorkβs Pro Bono CLE requirements and guidelines, please click here.
Attorney Emeritus Program
The New York State Attorney Emeritus Program (AEP) is designed to facilitate pro bono services by senior attorneys. The program connects attorneys with AEP-approved legal services organizations such as Pro Bono Partnership. To be eligible, individuals must be retired or active attorneys in good standing, at least 55 years old, and have practiced law for a minimum of 10 years. Upon completion of 60 pro bono hours, participants receive special recognition from New York State Chief Judge and Deputy Chief Administrative Judge for Justice Initiatives. Click here for more information.