NextGen Exam Notice: New Mexico has announced that it intends to administer the NextGen bar exam in July 2027.
Exam Information: New Mexico requires the following NCBE exams: MBE, MEE, MPT, and MPRE.
Bar Admission Agency
New Mexico Board of Bar Examiners
2440 Louisiana Blvd. NE, Ste. 280
Albuquerque, NM 87110
| Phone | (505) 271-9706 |
|---|---|
| Fax | (505) 271-9768 |
| Website | https://www.nmexam.org |
Bar Exam Eligibility, Deadlines, and Fees
| ABA-Approved Law School J.D. Required | No |
|---|---|
| Foreign Law Graduate Eligibility | Yes |
| July 2025: First filing deadline | May 1 |
| July 2025: Late filing deadline | June 1 |
| February 2026: First filing deadline | Nov. 1 |
| February 2026: Late filing deadline | Jan. 1 |
Score Portability
| Accepts Legacy UBE Score | Yes |
|---|---|
| Minimum Legacy UBE Score | 260 |
| Accepts NextGen UBE Score | Yes |
| Minimum NextGen UBE Score | TBA |
| Date First Acceptance NextGen UBE Score | TBA |
| Maximum Score Age | 60 months |
| Jurisdiction-Specific Requirement | Yes |
| Accepts Transferred MBE Scores | No |
Character & Fitness Investigations
NCBE hosts the character and fitness application but does not conduct investigations for this jurisdiction.
Before proceeding, review the jurisdiction website for additional requirements and filing instructions.
MPRE Requirements
| MPRE Required | Yes |
|---|---|
| MPRE Minimum Passing Score | 80 |
Admission on Motion
| Rules Provide for Admission on Motion | Yes |
|---|---|
| Number of Years of Practice Required | 5 of past 7 |
Bar Exam
| Legacy UBE | Yes |
|---|---|
| Date Final Administration | February 2027 |
| Legacy UBE Minimum Passing Score | 260 |
| NextGen UBE | Yes |
| Date First Administration | July 2027 |
| NextGen UBE Minimum Passing Score | TBA |
| NextGen UBE Jurisdiction-Specific Requirement | Yes |
| Jurisdiction-Drafted Exam | No |
Disclaimer: Since jurisdiction rules and policies change, NCBE strongly advises consulting the jurisdiction's bar admission agency directly for the most current information.