Attorney Admissions
New Mexico Board of Bar Examiners
First Time Bar Exam
For applicants who have never taken the Uniform Bar Exam, recent graduates, or those who cannot apply using one of these other options.
Re-Examination
For those applicants who did not pass the Uniform Bar Exam in any state and need to retake the exam.
Transfer UBE Score
For applicants who have taken the Uniform Bar Exam (UBE) within the last five years and obtained a score of 260 or above.
Reciprocity
For attorneys licensed outside of the state of New Mexico, with at least five (5) years of practice in a reciprocal state.
Limited License
For attorneys licensed outside of New Mexico working with an approved government or legal service agency, for military spouses, in-house counsel attorneys, or law professors.
Reinstatement
For New Mexico attorneys who have been inactive for two years or more or suspended.
Coming in 2027: New Skills-Based Examination
New Mexico Board of Bar Examiners
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? The New Mexico Board of Bar Examiners provides different paths to admission.
Rules Governing Admission
All applicants must read and adhere to the Rules Governing Admission. Admission to the New Mexico Bar is governed by Rules 15-101 to 608 NMRA.
Important Upcoming Dates
NM Bar Exam Results
Other Services & Resources
The New Mexico Board of Bar Examiners provides resources for individuals seeking attorney licensure in the State of New Mexico.
Fingerprint Instructions
All applications must register online for a background check and get fingerprints taken. Out-of-State Applications may request fingerprint cards online.
Forms Library
Check out our comprehensive list of application forms. Note that the majority of forms are done online through our application links.