New Mexico
CLE Requirements: The State Bar of New Mexico requires attorneys to complete 12 credits, including 2 ethics and professionalism credits, by December 31 every year. All credits must be reported by December 31. Attorneys are limited to 4 credits of self-study per reporting period. A maximum of 12 live credits, including 2 ethics and professionalism credits, may be carried over to the next reporting period. Self-study credit may not be carried over. For additional information, please see the FAQ page on the State Bar of New Mexico website.
Coronavirus update: The Supreme Court of New Mexico previously issued an order dated March 27, 2020 that as a result of the COVID-19 public health emergency, deadlines for bar dues and MCLE delinquency and administrative suspension processes have been extended by 30 days.
Learn about the specific requirements for newly-admitted New Mexico attorneys.
Completing Your New Mexico Requirements with PLI: PLI and SEC Institute's live seminars, live webcasts and co-sponsored locations qualify as "live" credit. There is no limit to the number of credits an attorney can earn via live programs. View live CLE programs approved in New Mexico.
PLI and SEC Institute's on-demand programs, MP3s, and MP4s qualify as "self-study" credit. Attorneys are limited to 4 credits of self-study per reporting period. View self-study CLE programs approved in New Mexico.
PLI is an Accredited Provider with the State Bar of New Mexico, and our programs are presumptively approved.
Attendance Reporting: Effective November 1, 2018, PLI will report attendance to the State Bar of New Mexico for all program formats.