Want to apply for admission to SDNY. A sponsor is needed. Is it a “big deal” to ask someone to sponsor me? Or is it a common request? I’d ask a partner I worked closely with on an SDNY criminal case. I did good work for him, but am still a fairly junior attorney (2nd year).

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It’s a common request. You just need them to have known you for at least a year I believe. The partner shouldn’t have a problem with your request given that you did good work for him. Plus it’s beneficial for him/the firm for you to be admitted in SDNY.

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Not a big deal at all. All the sponsor has to do is sign a piece of paper, they don’t have to go to the admission ceremony or anything like that. I think they have to sign in front of a notary if that’s a hassle for you, but you might also be able to have it notarized afterward, I don’t recall. Not a big deal at all though. As someone else mentioned, they have to have known you for a year

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It’s not a big deal. I had someone I met from fishbowl sponsor me for the US Supreme Court. I’m learning that most people generally want to help others. All you have to do is ask.

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