New Mexico CLE Requirements
CLE requirements for New Mexico attorneys.
Required credits
New Mexico attorneys are required to earn 12 credits every year, including 2 credits in Ethics, and 1 credit on Equity in Justice (with the last credit being effective on January 1st, 2024).
Self-Study/On-Demand credits
Starting from the compliance year 2024, the self-study cap has been removed. This means that all New Mexico attorneys can now earn their 12 CLE hour requirements through on-demand.
The Rule says, however, that to be eligible for credit “the pre-recorded course must be pre-approved by the board and must include procedures and/or technology that allows the course provider to independently verify an attorney’s attendance and attentiveness during the program.” Rule18-204(c)(2) NMRA.
Additional information
For additional information, please see the FAQ page on the State Bar of New Mexico website.
New Mexico CLE requirements for Newly-Admitted Attorneys
Learn about the specific requirements for newly-admitted New Mexico attorneys.