New Mexico Bar Exam Information
Learn about the New Mexico Bar Exam format, subjects tested, dates, and requirements.
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Dates, Cost & Location
| Exam Type: | 2-day UBE exam |
|---|---|
| Dates: | July 30-31, 2024 |
| Bar Exam Fee: | $500 |
The New Mexico Bar Exam is a 2-day exam. On Day 1 you’ll have six 30-minute Multistate Essay Exam (MEE) questions and two 90-minute Multistate Performance Test (MPT) questions. Day 2 is the Multistate Bar Exam (MBE), a 200-question, multiple-choice exam (100 questions in the morning and 100 in the afternoon.
What subjects will you be tested on?
Administrative Law, Agency, Corporations, Equity, Family Law, Federal Jurisdiction and Procedure, Indian Law, NM Community Property Law, Partnerships, Secured Transactions, Wills, Estates & Trusts, Contracts, Criminal Law and Procedure, Constitutional Law, Evidence, Real Property, and Torts.
What’s the minimum score for MPRE?
A scaled score of 80 on the MPRE is required for admission. See our MPRE Study Guide.
Need to sign up for MPRE? Learn about registration, testing policies, and more on our MPRE Registration Guide.
How is the exam scored?
MBE is weighted 50%, the MEE weighted 30% and the MPT weighted 20%. The scores are scaled, combined, and averaged to determine if a passing score of 260 was achieved.
When are the results released?
Results are released in late April for the February exam and in late September for the July exam.
Can I transfer my MBE scores from another jurisdiction?
New Mexico accept MBE scores from other jurisdictions only if taken in a concurrent exam and the administering jurisdiction agrees to forward the MBE score to New Mexico upon receipt from ACT so that the New Mexico results are not delayed.
What about reciprocity across states?
New Mexico does not provide for admission on motion; examination is required of all applicants.
What are the application deadlines and fees?
Please visit the New Mexico Board of Bar Examiners website for details on application deadlines and fees, as well as for more information on other topics.
Contact information
Web: www.nmexam.org
Tel: (505) 271-9706
