New Mexico

Bar Admission Agency
Bar Exam Eligibility, Deadlines, and Fees
ABA-Approved Law School J.D. Required
Foreign Law Graduate Eligibility
Yes
Bar Exam Application Filing Deadlines

Sept. 20

Dec. 2

Jan. 20

May 2

Bar Exam Application Filing Fees
UBE Adoption
UBE Adoption
Yes
UBE First Administration Date
UBE Minimum Passing Score
260
UBE Jurisdiction-Specific Component
Yes
Bar Exam Components
Multistate Bar Examination (MBE)
Yes
Accepts Transferred MBE Scores
No
Multistate Essay Examination (MEE)
Yes
Multistate Performance Test (MPT)
Yes
Jurisdiction-Drafted Exam
No
MPRE Requirements
MPRE Required
Yes
MPRE Minimum Passing Score
80
MPRE Score Time Parameters
Admission on Transferred UBE Score
Admission on Transferred UBE Score
Yes
Effective Date
Minimum Score
260
Maximum Score Age
36 months
Jurisdiction-Specific Component
Yes
Admission on Motion
Rules Provide for Admission on Motion
Yes
Number of Years of Practice Required
5 of past 7
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.