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The Final Step to Admission to the New York Bar:

The Final Step to Admission to the New York Bar: The Character and Fitness Process
Thursday, December 3, 2026 | 12:30 pm - 2:00 pm
Format: Webinar

Program Fee:
Students or Alumni of Sponsoring Schools: Free
Members: Free
Non-Members: $25

This program is part of the New Lawyer Institute. Students and Alumni from sponsoring law schools: To ensure your free registration, please update the 'law school' section under Manage My Account prior to registering, or register using your law school email address.
Please Note: A final confirmation containing the Zoom link and Access Code to join the event will be sent to ALL registrants 2 hours prior to the start of the event.

Description:
After graduating from law school and successfully passing the MPRE, the New York Law Exam, and the Uniform Bar Exam, admission to the Bar represents the final step toward becoming a licensed attorney in New York. This program will provide a clear and authoritative overview of the character and fitness application process. Our distinguished panel will offer an in-depth explanation of the character and fitness process and will answer participant questions with clarity and expertise.

Speakers:
Sherine F. Cummings, Counsel to the Committee on Character and Fitness, Appellate Division First Department
Kathy W. Parrino, Executive Director for Attorney Matters and Committees on Character & Fitness, Appellate Division Second Department

Moderator:
John Campbell, Director of Legal Recruitment, New York City Law Department

Sponsoring Committee:
New Lawyer Institute, Gregory Brown, Jr., Chair
 
Thank you to our sponsoring law schools:


To become a sponsoring law school, please contact Yelena Balashchenko at YBalashchenko@nycbar.org.
When
12/3/2026
Where
Online Event

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