Stay compliant with the New Mexico State Bar CLE requirements. Find everything you need to know about credit hours, specialty credits, and reporting.
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New Mexico CLE at a Glance
New Mexico attorneys can complete all 12 required CLE hours online through Attorney Credits.
12 CLE Credits
12 total credit hours required annually
3 Specialty Credits
Legal Ethics = 2 Credit Hours
Equity in Justice (NM) = 1 Credit Hour
3 Specialty Credit Hours required Annually
December 31 Deadline
Compliance Deadline is December 31 every year
No Live Requirement
New Mexico has no live webinar credit requirements
New Mexico CLE Requirements
Total CLE Hours: 12 credit hours
Total Online Credits Allowed: 12 credit hours
Specialty Requirements: 3 credit hours total, including 2 credit hours of Legal Ethics; and 1 credit hour of Equity in Justice (NM).
Live Webinar Credits: None
Compliance Deadline: December 31
Reporting Deadline: May 1
Reporting Cycle: 1 year
State Reporting: We report your completed courses to the State Bar of New Mexico. Our automated attendance reports run weekly on Thursday.
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Attorney Credits courses are approved by the State Bar of New Mexico.
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New Mexico MCLE FAQ: FAQ page
Top New Mexico CLE Questions
Get quick answers to the most common questions about New Mexico CLE requirements
How many MCLE hours are required?
Twelve NM MCLE credit hours every year - including 2 required hours of legal ethics.
How many MCLE hours can I take through Attorney Credits?
All 12 can be completed on Attorney Credits.
How do Attorney Credits' MCLE courses qualify for credit in New Mexico?
All of our online and downloadable on-demand MCLE courses have been approved for MCLE credit by the New Mexico MCLE Board. Online and downloadable MCLE courses are considered self-study credit in New Mexico.
What are my MCLE compliance and reporting requirements?
Reporting Cycle: Annual
Compliance Deadline: December 31
Reporting Deadline: May 1
Is there a special requirement for newly admitted attorneys?
Yes, newly admitted attorneys must complete the NM Bridge the Gap program. Please note that newly admitted attorneys are exempt from the MCLE requirement for the remainder of the calendar year they are admitted to the State Bar of New Mexico assuming they have completed the Bridge the Gap program.
Does Attorney Credits offer the NM Bridge the Gap program?
No, we do not offer the Bridge the Gap program
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