NM MCLE Online

Posted by NM MCLE Online on 8/16/06

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About MCLE
Mandatory MCLE was created in 1987, suspended in 1989, and
reinstated in 1990 under the current rules and regulations
(SCRA 1986 18-101). The New Mexico Supreme Court believed
it was of primary importance to the members of the New
Mexico State Bar and to the public that attorneys continue
their legal education throughout the period of their
active practice of law. The MCLE Board is an agency of The
Supreme Court of New Mexico.

Beginning January 1, 2006, every active licensed memeber
of the State Bar shall complete twelve hours of continuing
legal education during each calendar year; 10 hours of
general, one hour of ethics, and one hour of
professionalism. One credit hour equal 60 minutes of
classroom instruction.

MCLE approves CLE programs in order to assist attorneys in
obtaining required CLE credits. Course providers and
attorneys report earned CLE credits to MCLE for processing
and tracking. In late 1999, MCLE acquired new tracking and
reporting software from The Supreme Court of Pennsylvania.
The new software program greatly improved the accuracy and
efficiency of MCLE to report detailed information to the
attorneys twice a year.

Fees paid by attorneys and course sponsors pay for the
administration of this program.

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