Frequently Asked Questions

Icon for Question: How are courses on Nacle.com accredited?

The National Academy of Continuing Legal Education is an Accredited CLE Provider, approved by The State Bar of New Mexico.

Icon for Question: What are the CLE requirements for New Mexico attorneys?

New Mexico attorneys must complete 12 CLE credit hours every year by Dec 31st including at least 2 credits in Ethics and 1 credit in Equity in Justice (EIJ). *New Mexico attorneys have an automatic extension until Feb 1 to complete prior year's CLE.

Icon for Question: What part of my requirement can I satisfy with you?

New Mexico attorneys can earn all 12 CLE credit hours with us including 2 credit hours of Ethics and 1 credit in Equity in Justice (EIJ) using our DVDs, Audio CDs, USB Stick, Online, and iOS/Android App courses.

Icon for Question: What are my compliance and reporting deadlines?

The compliance cycle is from Jan 1st through Dec 31st and each member must certify compliance by February 1.

Icon for Question: Am I allowed to carry over excess credits taken from one compliance period to the next?

Attorneys may carry over 12 credits, including 2 Ethics and 1 credit in Equity in Justice (EIJ) into the next reporting period.

Icon for Question: Are there any recent changes to the NM MCLE rules?

*The State Bar of New Mexico has amended Rule 18 to require at least 1 hour of Equity in Justice (EIJ). Additionally, all 12 credit hours may be live or self study courses.

Icon for Question: How can I contact the MCLE department in my state?

New Mexico MCLE Board
P.O. Box 93070
Albuquerque, NM 87199-3070
(t) 505-797-6054
https://www.sbnm.org/Licensing-Regulatory/Minimum-Continuing-Legal-Education
licensing@sbnm.org

Icon for Question: See our full New Mexico MCLE Rules
To see full New Mexico MCLE Rules please go to our New Mexico MCLE Rules Page.
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