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Changes have been made to rules regarding attorney licensing and MCLE compliance. These changes streamline the deadline and fee structure. The changes are outlined in NMSC Order No. 218300-30. Learn more at www.sbnm.org/compliance Benefits of the new rules Unifies both licensing renewal and MCLE compliance into a single set of deadlines and fees Members now have 30 extra days to complete MCLE compliance The maximum late penalty is now $275 Members may now roll over up to 4 hours of self-study into the next compliance period
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All aspects of your License Renewal must be complete by Feb. 1, 2022, to avoid late penalties: Licensing forms and certifications Licensing fees Minimum Continuing Legal Education requirements TIMELINE Feb. 1, 2022 • 2021 MCLE credits must have been completed (members and course providers have 30 days to check their transcripts for errors and file credits) • 2022 license renewal must have been completed Feb. 2, 2022 • Any aspect of non-compliance will incur a $275 late penalty • Members and course providers have 30 days to file credits for courses taken at the end of the compliance period. • After paying the $275 late penalty, members will have an additional 90 days to complete compliance March 1, 2022 • Members and course providers must have filed any outstanding credits for the 2021 compliance period • Members must have reported any errors in their transcripts to the State Bar • It is the member’s responsibility to check his/her transcript to ensure accuracy. Rule 18301(B) NMRA May 1, 2022 • Any uncompleted aspect of compliance will cause the member to be reported to the Supreme Court for non-compliance and possible suspension of the member’s license To complete license renewal and MCLE compliance, visit www.sbnm.org/mydashboard. For questions about licensing and MCLE compliance, email mcle@sbnm.org or call 505-797-6054. For technical assistance accessing your account, email techsupport@sbnm.org or call 505-797-6018. 10
Bar Bulletin - December 8, 2021 - Volume 60, No. 23
