MANDATORY 50-HOUR PRO BONO REQUIREMENT. Beginning in January 2013, a new rule affecting bar admission in New York will be in effect.Completing your Affidavit: • If you are using more than one project to satisfy the 50 hour requirement, you must submit an affidavit for each project. Complete the appropriate petition and have the petition notarized. 2. Persons applying for admission to the New York State Bar must file an affidavit showing that they have performed fifty hours of pro bono service. This document is a collection of links to fillable forms that are available on NC Administrative Office of the Courts or AOC.