New Mexico

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New Mexico has announced that it intends to administer the NextGen bar exam in July 2027. Visit https://www.ncbex.org/exams/nextgen to learn more about the new exam. 

New Mexico requires the following NCBE exams: MBE, MEE, MPT, and MPRE. Visit the NCBE Study Aids Store to purchase the Bar Exam Everything Value Pack which includes MBE, MEE, and MPT study aids; and MPRE study aids to help prepare for New Mexico exams. 

Bar Admission Agency
Bar Exam Eligibility, Deadlines, and Fees
ABA-Approved Law School J.D. Required
No
Details
Foreign Law Graduate Eligibility
Yes
Details
Bar Exam Application Filing Deadlines
Details

May 1

June 1

Nov. 1

Jan. 1

Bar Exam Application Filing Fees
Details
Score Portability
Accepts Legacy UBE Score
Yes
Minimum Legacy UBE Score
260
Accepts NextGen UBE Score
Yes
Minimum NextGen UBE Score
TBA
Date First Acceptance NextGen UBE Score
TBA
Maximum Score Age
60 months
Details
Jurisdiction-Specific Requirement
Yes
Accepts Transferred MBE Scores
No
Character & Fitness Investigations
NCBE hosts the character and fitness application but does not conduct investigations for this jurisdiction. Before proceeding, review the jurisdiction website for additional requirements and specific filing instructions. Completing and submitting a character and fitness application is only part of the bar application process.
 
The non-refundable NCBE service fee is $30 for each NCBE character and fitness application completed online. Additional fees, assessed by the jurisdiction, will also apply. Log into your NCBE Account to complete the NCBE character and fitness application.
MPRE Requirements
MPRE Required
Yes
MPRE Minimum Passing Score
80
MPRE Score Time Parameters
Details
Admission on Motion
Rules Provide for Admission on Motion
Yes
Details
Legal Education and Reciprocity Requirements
Details
Number of Years of Practice Required
5 of past 7
Bar Exam
Legacy UBE
Yes
Date Final Administration
Minimum Passing Score
260
Legacy UBE Jurisdiction-Specific Requirement
Yes
Details
NextGen UBE
Yes
Date First Administration
Minimum Passing Score
TBA
NextGen UBE Jurisdiction-Specific Requirement
Yes
Details
Jurisdiction-Drafted Exam
No

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Disclaimer

Since jurisdiction rules and policies change, NCBE strongly advises consulting the jurisdiction's bar admission agency directly for the most current information.