Legal Education in New Mexico

Albuquerque, New Mexico — New Mexico's only law school — nationally ranked #1 in Clinical Training and #5 in Indian Law. Strong focus on public service and community lawyering.

Albuquerque, New Mexico — ABA-Approved — The only ABA-approved paralegal program in New Mexico — AAS degree and post-degree certificate of completion.

Santa Fe, New Mexico — Regionally Accredited — Associate degree and certificate programs in paralegal studies preparing students for legal support careers in northern New Mexico.

Free six-week introductory steno program — New Mexico has no in-state court reporting training programs.

Court-annexed mediation programs operating in district and metropolitan courts — mediators must complete 40 hours of approved training.

Albuquerque, New Mexico — Clinical program providing mediation services while training law students — handles cases referred by the Bernalillo County Metropolitan Court.

National professional organization offering the LNCC certification — the only legal nurse consultant credential accredited by ABSNC.

Official guide. Requirements: 18+, New Mexico resident, $35 fee. No exam or bond required. Four-year commission.

Official admissions body. New Mexico administers the Uniform Bar Exam (UBE) — minimum passing score of 260, portable to other UBE jurisdictions.

Official MCLE regulatory body — attorneys must complete 12 credits per year, including 1 ethics and 1 professionalism credit. Compliance deadline December 31.

CLE course provider for New Mexico attorneys — seminars, webinars, and on-demand programs across all practice areas.

Albuquerque, New Mexico — ABA-approved program offering AAS and certificate tracks — also serves as preparation for legal assistant careers.