Rules
Rules that govern the authority of an individual to practice law in New York are promulgated by the New York Court of Appeals, the highest court of record in the state.
The following rules address the many details related to becoming authorized in New York, as well as the duties, rights, obligations and other provisions for those seeking authorization to practice law in New York:
- §520.2 - Admission Upon Examination
- §520.10 - Admission on Motion
- §520.11 - Admission Pro Hac Vice
- §521 - The Licensing of Legal Consultants
- §522 - The Registration of In-House Counsel
- §523 - The Temporary Practice of Law in New York - "fly-in fly-out"
The court’s rules can be found at: New York Court of Appeals