The Appellate Divisions of the Supreme Court, pursuant to the authority vested in them, do hereby amend, effective February 15, 2012, section 1500.22(j) of Part 1500 of Title 22 of the Official Compilation of Codes, Rules and Regulations of the State of New York, entitled “Mandatory Continuing Legal Education Program for Attorneys in the State of New York,” as follows:

Subpart C. Mandatory Continuing Legal Education for Attorneys Other Than Newly Admitted Attorneys

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Section 1500.22 Minimum Requirements

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(j) Credit for Performing Pro Bono Legal Services. Credit may be earned for performing uncompensated legal services for clients unable to afford counsel pursuant to (a) assignment by a court; or (b) a program, accredited by the CLE Board, of a bar association, legal services provider or other entity. Credit shall be awarded pursuant to the Regulations and Guidelines of the CLE Board, provided that no more than ten (10) hours of CLE credit may be earned in a two-year reporting period for performing pro bono legal services. An additional five (5) hours of CLE credit may be earned subject to the requirements and limitations set forth in the Regulations and Guidelines of the CLE Board.