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The New Mexico Board of Bar Examiners provides different paths to admission. Are you interested in becoming a New Mexico attorney? Are you a current law student or a recent graduate? Have you already passed the Uniform Bar Exam (UBE)? Are you starting work with a governmental or civil legal services agency?
About. The State Bar is governed by a 23-member Board of Bar Commissioners (BBC). The makeup of the BBC consists of 20 Commissioners elected by the membership representing New Mexico’s judicial districts with one Commissioner elected by and representing out-of-state members; a Senior Lawyers Division Delegate; the Young Lawyers Division Chair ...
Reinstatement from inactive status requires authorization from the State Bar of New Mexico for attorneys inactive for less than two years or the BBE (Board of Bar Examiners) for attorneys inactive for more than two years. For reinstatement through the State Bar, contact license@sbnm.org.
5 lut 2024 · The NextGen bar exam will replace the Uniform Bar Examination (UBE) that New Mexico currently uses, and, like the UBE, will serve as the basis for score portability between participating jurisdictions.
Welcome to the Application Portal for the New Mexico Board of Bar Examiners. Please ensure you have selected the correct application type, as you will be required to submit a new application if you have applied under the incorrect type of admission.
The New Mexico Board of Bar Examiners has approved Kentucky as a reciprocal jurisdiction and is awaiting the Kentucky Board of Bar Examiners in recognizing New Mexico. At that time, Kentucky will be recommended to the New Mexico Supreme Court as a reciprocal jurisdiction. In total, New Mexico shares reciprocity with 38 states and territories.
Who can apply for Limited License? Under Rules 15-304, 15-305, 15-306, 15-307, and 15-308, attorneys who are licensed in another state are eligible for a limited license if they: Work for the public defender’s office, state or local government, and some qualified civil legal service providers. Are a “military spouse”.
