Law Schools in New Mexico
1 ABA-approved school · ABA disclosures · updated November 2, 2026
New Mexico has one ABA-approved law school, University of New Mexico School of Law, a public school in Albuquerque.
New Mexico law schools compared
| School | Median LSAT | Median GPA | Accepted | Tuition | Bar pass | Lawyer jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| University of New Mexico School of Law Albuquerque · Public | 157 | 3.56 | 41.4% | $21,020 | 77% | 74% |
Tuition is full-time tuition and fees for 2025-26, at the in-state rate for public schools. Bar pass is the first-time rate on 2025 exams in every state where graduates sat; lawyer jobs is the share of 2025 graduates in full-time, long-term jobs requiring bar passage. Each school's page has the detail.
The New Mexico bar exam
In 2025, 77.6% of graduates of ABA-approved law schools who took the New Mexico bar exam for the first time passed, as the ABA reports it. That is the yardstick each school's rate is compared with when its graduates sit here.
Graduates of these schools took it most often in 2025 (schools with at least 10 first-time takers here):
| School | Takers | Passed | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| University of New Mexico | 90 | 72 | 80% |
Practicing in New Mexico: New Mexico Rules of Civil Procedure · New Mexico procedural guides.
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Frequently asked questions
How many law schools are in New Mexico?
New Mexico has 1 ABA-approved law school: University of New Mexico School of Law.
What is the New Mexico bar exam pass rate?
In 2025, 77.6% of first-time takers from ABA-approved law schools passed the New Mexico bar exam, as the ABA reports it.