Application for Admission to Practice as an Attorney and Counselor-at-Law in the State of New York - Form Law School Certificate - Instructions and Submission Requirements

Sep 21, 2026

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Application form for New York State law school certification in support of an applicant’s admission to practice as an attorney and counselor-at-law. States that the applicant must complete and sign the initial portion and provide it to each listed law school; schools must complete the remaining sections and return the form to the designated Appellate Division department. Includes applicant identification details, school attendance and degree fields, authorization to release records for character and fitness review, and required confirmations by the school.

LanguageEnglish

CategoryExam

FormatPDF

Pages3

Reading Time8 min

AccessFree to download

Applicant and School Responsibilities

Applicant: Complete, sign, and authorize release of records

School: Confirm attendance, degree, and accuracy of applicant data

School-only disclosures and official signature

Appellate Division Department Mailing Instructions

First Judicial Department

Second Judicial Department

Third Judicial Department

Fourth Judicial Department

Language and Translation Requirement

Application for Admission to Practice as an Attorney and Counselor-at-Law in the State of New York New York State Supreme Court Appellate Division Form Law School Certificate Instructions: Applicant must complete the first portion of this form certificate, sign the form and send it to each law school listed by the applicant on the application for admission questionnaire (see question number 10). The law school should complete the remainder of the form and return it directly to the Appellate Division Department designated below by the applicant. Completion and submission of this form is a prerequisite to applicant’s admission to the New York State Bar. TO BE COMPLETED BY APPLICANT: Name of Applicant BOLE ID \# (NYS Board of Law Examiners Identification Number) B Current Street Address (Office or Home) City/Town/Village | State | ZIP | | Country (if not USA) | | --- | --- | --- | --- | | Telephone | E-mail | | | | Social Security Number | | | | | Name of School | | | | | Address of School | City/Town/Village | | | | State | ZIP | Country (if not USA) | | TO BE COMPLETED BY SCHOOL ONLY: Dates of Attendance at Law School From (mm/yyyy) To (mm/yyyy) Degree Conferred by School AUTHORIZATION BY APPLICANT I (name of applicant) , , hereby authorize (name of school) and persons issuing this certificate to release to the Appellate Division of the New York State Supreme Court all information, files or records requested by it or its Committees on Character and Fitness in connection with the processing of my application for admission to the Bar of the State of New York. Signature of Applicant Dated (mm/dd/yyyy) Application for Admission to Practice as an Attorney and Counselor-at-Law in the State of New York: Form Law School Certificate (11/2020) Page 1 of 3 Application for Admission to Practice as an Attorney and Counselor-at-Law in the State of New York Form Law School Certificate (Continued) Designation of Appellate Division Department to Which School Should Mail Completed Form: Applicant must check one of the following: First Judicial Department Committee on Character and Fitness, Appellate Division, First Department 41 Madison Avenue, 26th Floor, New York, New York 10010 Telephone: (646) 386-5893 Second Judicial Department Committees on Character and Fitness, Appellate Division, Second Department 335 Adams Street, Room 2404, Brooklyn, New York 11201 Telephone: (718) 923-6360 Third Judicial Department Attorney Admissions, Appellate Division, Third Department P.O. Box 7350, Capitol Station, Albany, New York 12224 Telephone: (518) 471-4778 Express Mail Address: Appellate Division, Third Department Attorney Admissions Robert Abrams Building for Law and Justice State Street, Room 511, Albany, New York 12223 Fourth Judicial Department Attorney Admissions, Appellate Division, Fourth Department M. Dolores Denman Courthouse, 50 East Avenue, Suite 200, Rochester, New York 14604 Telephone: (585) 530-3100 Application for Admission to Practice as an Attorney and Counselor-at-Law in the State of New York: Form Law School Certificate (11/2020) Page 2 of 3 Application for Admission to Practice as an Attorney and Counselor-at-Law in the State of New York Form Law School Certificate (Continued) TO BE COMPLETED BY SCHOOL ONLY: Please confirm whether or not the school information provided by applicant above is accurate. Yes No (if “No” please explain) Was applicant charged with any misconduct, or disciplined, suspended, or dropped for any misconduct? Yes No (if “Yes” please state fully) Is there any other discreditable information in the personnel or other records of the school regarding the applicant’s conduct or activities or bearing upon applicant’s character not otherwise set forth in this form certificate? Yes No (if “Yes” please state fully) If applicant filed a questionnaire or written application containing personal data,

FAQs

What are the applicant’s required steps for this law school certificate form?

The applicant must complete the first portion, sign the form, and send it to each law school listed on the admission questionnaire. The applicant’s authorization section permits release of requested information for character and fitness processing.

What does the law school need to complete on the form?

The school completes attendance dates, the degree conferred, confirmation of the applicant’s provided school information, and answers about any misconduct or other discreditable information. The school must include an official seal and signature with the official’s title and date.

Where should the completed form be mailed for each Appellate Division department?

The form designates mailing locations and telephone numbers for the First, Second, Third, and Fourth Judicial Departments. The school must mail the completed form directly to the designated Appellate Division Department address listed on the certificate.

Sep 21, 2026

Uploaded by Blaney