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New Mexico CLE Requirements and Courses

Detailed jurisdiction information about MCLE regulations and general information accreditation of ABA CLE events, webinars, and on-demand CLE courses

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New Mexico Newly-Admitted CLE Rules

New Mexico attorneys must complete the New Mexico Bridge the Gap Program within their first full year of admission.

New Mexico General CLE Rules

  • Credit hours required: 12 hours per reporting period 
  • Specialty credits required: 2 hours of ethics or professionalism
  • Length of reporting period: 1 year
  • Compliance date: December 31
  • Reporting date: January 31
  • Compliance group: All attorneys
  • Minutes per credit hour: 60 minutes. To calculate credit for a specific program, divide the total length of the program in minutes by 60 and round down to the nearest quarter hour.
  • Limit on credit hours for recorded programs: Attorneys can earn up to 4 CLE hours via recorded programs.
  • Distance Learning Requirements: May take all credits with live webcast, previoulsy recorded limited to 4 credits.
  • Attendance Reporting Procedure: The ABA reports attendance on behalf of attendees. 

State Contact Information

New Mexico MCLE, P.O. Box 92860, Albuquerque, NM 87199 | (505) 797-6054

A Note About MCLE Credit

The content on this page is for informational and educational purposes only. Each state has its own rules and regulations indicating what qualifies for CLE credit. Please contact your state MCLE regulatory entity for specific questions about your MCLE rules.