Rule 15-302. UBE score transfer method.

A. Description. As further specified in this rule, a qualified applicant may apply for a license to be issued on the applicant’s satisfactory completion of all requirements for this method of licensure, including receipt of a passing score on the UBE in a state other than New Mexico. B. Application deadlines. An application for a license under this rule may be submitted at any time. C. Qualifications. An applicant for a license under this rule shall provide proof that the applicant meets the qualifications set forth in Rule 15-202 NMRA, and must provide proof that the applicant has received a passing score on the examination of the minimum competence to practice law within five (5) years before the date of submission of the application, and has received a passing score on the examination of professional responsibility and legal ethics. D. Character and fitness. The board shall make a determination about the character and fitness of an applicant as set forth in Rule 15-205 NMRA for any applicant who has submitted an application for a license under this rule. An applicant shall pay any fees and costs associated with a character and fitness hearing. E. Procedure for issuance. On the board’s receipt from an applicant of (a) a completed application for a license under this rule, (b) the required fees and costs, and (c) documents required by Paragraph C, then (1) the board shall evaluate the applicant’s character and fitness as described in Rule 15-205 NMRA; and (2) on the board’s determination the applicant is qualified and possesses the requisite character and fitness, then the board shall follow the requirements of Rule 15- 207(A) NMRA for recommending issuance of a license to the applicant. F. Fees and costs. The following fees and costs must be paid by the applicant on submission of the application for a license under this rule, and shall not offset fees and costs required to apply for another method of licensure: (1) Application fee. An application fee according to a published schedule of application fees promulgated by the board and approved by the Supreme Court; and (2) Investigation costs. Investigation costs according to the schedule of pass-through costs promulgated by the board as described in Rule 15-204(B) NMRA. G. Specific ongoing requirements. An applicant approved for a license under this rule shall comply with the requirements of Rule 15-206 NMRA and Rule 15-207 NMRA. H. Limitations. A person practicing law under a license issued under this rule is not subject to any limitation, unless otherwise ordered by the Supreme Court. I. Expiration. A license issued under this rule does not expire. J. Suspension of license. A license issued under this rule is only subject to suspension as described in the Rules Governing Discipline, Rules 17-101 to -316 NMRA. K. Revocation. A license issued under this rule is only subject to revocation as described in Rule 15-201(F) NMRA and the Rules Governing Discipline, Rules 17-101 to -316 NMRA.