Frequently Asked Questions

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

National Academy of Continuing Legal Education offers CLE courses accredited in many states throughout the country. New Mexico attorneys may earn all 12 credit hours with us using a combination of our DVDs, Audio CDs, Online & iOS/Android App self-study formats and our Live Webinars.

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, iOS/Android App, and Live Webinar 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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