1.     Selection of subjects. In the selection of subjects for bar examination questions, the emphasis shall be upon the basic and fundamental subjects which are ordinarily taught in law schools accredited by the American Bar Association.
2.     Testable subjects. The subjects which may be tested include::
   1. The six Multistate subjects; constitutional law, contracts and sales, criminal law and procedure, evidence, real property and torts;
   2. administrative law;
   3. agency;
   4. business entities, including corporations and partnerships;
   5. equitable remedies;
   6. family law, including New Mexico community property
   7. federal jurisdiction and procedure;
   8. Indian law, including subjects such as federal Indian law, criminal and civil jurisdiction in Indian country and Indian child welfare act under state and federal law.
   9. secured transactions; and
   10. wills, estates and trusts.
3.     Performance test questions. Performance test questions may be given which are designed to test applicants on the following skills: problem solving, legal analysis and reasoning, factual analysis, communication, organization and management of a legal task and recognition and resolution of ethical dilemmas. Performance test questions may contain subject areas other than those specified in Paragraph B of this rule, however, the applicants shall be provided with the substantive information necessary to answer the question.

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