A prospective lawyer who fails to meet the state’s new pro bono requirement for admission to the bar can seek a hardship waiver, but Chief Judge Jonathan Lippman (See Profile) said he expects few exemptions to be granted.

Beginning Jan. 1, 2015, all who seek admission to the New York bar will have to prove they performed at least 50 hours of supervised pro bono service for the poor (NYLJ, Sept. 20).