State Bar Of Nevada In Riverside
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Sept 11 (Reuters) - Nevada will not use the overhauled national bar exam set to debut in 2026 for lawyer licensing, following a similar move by California last month.
The MBE recently added “Civil Procedure” as a test subject. There is also one 90-minute Multi-State Performance Test question. Nevada's exam is among the toughest in the nation; however, first-time test takers have a significantly higher pass rate.
In order to pass the Nevada Bar Exam, an applicant must have a total scaled score of 75 or higher and a converted score of 75 or higher on at least three written essay questions. This equates to a passing score of 140 on a 200-point scale.
Nevada has NO RECIPROCITY OR ADMISSION BY MOTION of any kind.
Nevada has NO RECIPROCITY OR ADMISSION BY MOTION of any kind. The Supreme Court of Nevada does provide limited practice rules including government or in-house counsel, student practice, and legal services. For more information on all special admissions, please view the Nevada Supreme Court – Rulebook for Admissions.
Nevada has not adopted reciprocity as an avenue for entry into practice in this state.
The State Bar of Nevada bar exam consists of: (open book – with no internet access permitted)
Can anyone take the bar exam in Nevada? To sit for the Nevada Bar Exam, you must have graduated from an ABA-accredited law school with a JD.
Those seeking to practice in Nevada must pass the bar examination administered by the State Bar of Nevada's Board of Bar Examiners or seek admission through pro hac vice application or limited practice certification under Supreme Court Rule 49.
