Pro Bono Scholars Practicum

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The NY State Pro Bono Scholars Program (PBSP) Practicum is a statewide program established by the New York Court of Appeals that allows 3L students to sit for the February New York State Bar Exam during their last semester. Selected participants will then work full time their sixth semester of law school at a qualifying field placement while earning full academic credit. Scholars have the exciting opportunity to gain early bar admission, insight into law practice through a co-requisite seminar, and invaluable skills and experience while immersed in a public- interest work environment. Upon acceptance to the PBSP Practicum, the Center for Public Service Law and the Externship Office will help Scholars secure a qualifying and Cardozo-approved placement with a nonprofit organization that provides direct legal services. Participation Requirements: Anyone considering participating in the PSBP Practicum should thoroughly review this memo as well as the program guide found at http://www.nycourts.gov/attorneys/probonoscholars/index.shtml. These rules guide the program and bar admission for all participants. For additional information, see the Cardozo Student Handbook.