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Law Student Practice

E.D.N.Y. Local Civil Rule 1.4.1

2026 COMMITTEE NOTE Both the Eastern and Southern Districts have long permitted law students to appear on behalf of parties in certain cases and subject to certain strict requirements, including supervision by an attorney and written consent of the relevant party. This rule is intended to codify and regulate this practice.
Official source: https://www.nysd.uscourts.gov/sites/default/files/local_rules/2026-01-02%20-%20EDNY%20and% · retrieved 2026-07-23