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. 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. All affidavits must include the signature of the project's supervising attorney. The NYS Bar Association has established a Pro Bono program to offer free counsel on certain Surrogate's Court matters. Please visit their website at nysba.