New Mexico Attorney CLE Requirements
| Credit Requirement | 12 credits every year |
| Specialty Credits | 2 ethics credit 1 equity in justice credit |
| CLE Compliance Deadline | February 1 |
| CLE Reporting Deadline | March 1 |
| Approved BARBRI Formats | Live webcasts On-demand |
| Carryover | 12 credits, including 2 ethics credits and 1 equity in justice credit |
| CLE Credit Reporting | BARBRI reports CLE credits |
New Mexico CLE FAQs
New Mexico attorneys are required to complete 12 credits, including 2 ethics and/or professionalism credits each year.
New Mexico-licensed attorneys can earn continuing legal education credits by exploring BARBRI's on-demand and live CLE courses.
New Mexico attorneys must complete their CLE requirement by December 31.
Yes, in New Mexico, attorneys may carry over up to 12 credits, including 2 ethics credits and 1 equity in justice credit, to the following reporting cycle.
Newly admitted New Mexico attorneys who have practiced less than two years in another jurisdiction are required to complete the Bridge the Gap (BTG) Mentorship program in their first full year of practice. Through BTG new attorneys receive CLE credits required for their first year of practice.
How Else Can New Mexico Lawyers Earn CLE Credit?
- Attend approved live courses.
- Teach an approved course.
- Attend the Board of Bar Examiners Course entitled “Introduction to the Practice of Law in New Mexico (Reciprocity).”
- Author or co-author written material that is published in a legal periodical, journal, book, or treatise approved by the board.
STREAMLINED CLE CREDIT SOLUTIONS
Access BARBRI CLE Webinars + Passes
With BARBRI CLE webinars and courses, you can find many interactive and engaging lectures delivered by industry experts, tailored for your practice area. We offer an All-Access CLE Pass for lawyers who want to complete their continuing education credits and get the most value for their investment.
New Mexico CLE Compliance and Reporting
When Do I Report the CLE Credits That I Have Earned?
New Mexico attorneys must certify their compliance with the CLE requirement by March 1.
How Do I Report the CLE Credits That I Have Earned?
New Mexico attorneys can check their CLE transcripts at any time by logging into their attorney profile.
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Contact Information, Rules, and Regulations
Information may change. Refer to your State Bar Association for updates.