Legal Education in Nevada

Las Vegas, Nevada — Nevada`s only ABA-accredited law school, founded in 1998. Nationally ranked #1 in legal writing, #9 in dispute resolution, and #18 in part-time JD by U.S. News — strong connections to the Las Vegas and Reno legal markets.

Reno, Nevada — ABA-Approved — Nevada`s only ABA-approved paralegal program — AAS degree completable in five semesters with 100% online availability. Taught by licensed attorneys and certified paralegals emphasizing practical legal skills.

State licensing board for court reporters — administers the certification examination (200-225 wpm, 97.5% accuracy), maintains the licensee directory, and enforces professional standards.

Professional organization for Nevada court reporters and captioners — annual convention, continuing education seminars, networking, and advocacy for the stenographic profession.

Bar section for attorneys practicing mediation, arbitration, and collaborative law in Nevada — networking events, CLE programming, and practice development resources.

Administers mandatory ADR for common-interest community disputes under NRS 38 — referee, mediation, and arbitration programs with subsidized mediator fees up to $250 per side.

Las Vegas, Nevada — Established by the Nevada Legislature in 1991 — provides free mediation and conflict resolution services to Clark County residents, plus volunteer mediator training and community outreach.

National professional organization offering the LNCC certification — the gold standard credential for legal nurse consultants. Nevada has no state-specific LNC program; AALNC provides the primary pathway.

Official guide to becoming a Nevada notary public. Requirements: 18+, Nevada resident (or bordering-state resident employed in NV), complete state training course, pass exam with 80%+, obtain a $10,000 surety bond. Four-year commission term.

Detailed walkthrough of the notary commissioning process — surety bond, county clerk filing, oath of office, training course, exam, and application submission. Total fees approximately $80 plus bond cost.

Oversees attorney admission in Nevada. Nevada does not use the UBE — it administers its own bar exam consisting of the MBE, Nevada Performance Test, and state-specific essays. No admission by motion or reciprocity.

Detailed exam requirements, testing dates, and grading information. Passing requires a total scaled score of 75+ and a converted score of 75+ on at least three written essay questions. MPRE score of 85 required.

Full admission requirements including JD from an ABA-accredited school, character and fitness evaluation, and passing both the bar exam and MPRE. No UBE score transfers accepted.

Active attorneys must complete 13 CLE credits per year — 10 general, 2 ethics, and 1 substance abuse/mental health. Compliance certification due by February 15; annual fee due by March 1.

Complete rules, deadlines, forms, and resources for MCLE compliance. Up to 20 general, 4 ethics, and 2 substance abuse credits may carry forward to the next year.

Reno, Nevada — ABA-Approved — ABA-approved paralegal certificate option for students who already hold a degree — provides focused legal training for entry into legal support roles in Nevada law firms and government agencies.