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New Mexico Bar Exam

Resources & Checklist

Resources

  • ABA Section of Legal Education and Admissions to the Bar
    The ABA Section of Legal Education and Admissions to the Bar provides helpful information about the ABA, the Bar Exam, accredited vs. non-accredited law schools, and other topics relevant to legal education.
  • Essay Writing Exam Prep
    The Study Group is a full service home study bar review course that offers complete courses, as well as specialized substantive essay courses, essay writing courses and other options designed to suit your specific needs.
  • National Conference of Bar Examiners
    The NCBE provides information about the Bar Exam, the MPRE and other Bar related information.

Checklist

  • Completed Application in duplicate and attached Statistical Data Form filed with appropriate fee made payable to New Mexico Board of Bar Examiners and mailed or hand delivered to the New Mexico Board of Bar Examiners.
  • Fingerprinting Cards sent to the New Mexico Department of Public Safety.
  • Completion of the MPRE.
  • Official and complete transcript from UNM sent directly to the New Mexico Board of Bar Examiners.
  • Three completed Character and Fitness Forms returned to the New Mexico Board of Bar Examiners.
  • Two original New Mexico Board of Bar Examiners Authorization Release Forms returned to The New Mexico Board of Bar Examiners.
  • Three original National Conference of Bar Examiners Release Form’s returned to the New Mexico Board of Bar Examiners.
  • Make a complete copy of each document you send for your records!