The Form Affidavit of Compliance You will need to complete this form for each pro bono project that you will rely on to satisfy the Pro Bono Requirement. MANDATORY 50-HOUR PRO BONO REQUIREMENT.Beginning in January 2013, a new rule affecting bar admission in New York will be in effect. 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. 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. This page explains the process and the different forms so you can turn in your final set of papers to get the divorce granted. An applicant's qualifying pro bono work must be completed before submitting the Application for Admission to the appropriate Appellate.