Legal Education in Nevada
Law schools, paralegal programs, certifications, bar exam resources, and continuing education in Nevada.
Law Schools
ABA-accredited JD programs in Nevada
Paralegal Programs
Accredited paralegal education and certificate programs
Court Reporter & Captioning Programs
Stenography, digital reporting, and real-time captioning training
Nevada Certified Court Reporters` Board
State licensing board for court reporters — administers the certification examination (200-225 wpm, 97.5% accuracy), maintains the licensee directory, and enforces professional standards.
Nevada Court Reporters Association (NVCRA)
Professional organization for Nevada court reporters and captioners — annual convention, continuing education seminars, networking, and advocacy for the stenographic profession.
Mediator & ADR Certification
Alternative dispute resolution training and qualified neutral roster
State Bar of Nevada — ADR Section
Bar section for attorneys practicing mediation, arbitration, and collaborative law in Nevada — networking events, CLE programming, and practice development resources.
Nevada Real Estate Division — ADR Program
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.
Neighborhood Justice Center — Clark County
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.
Legal Nurse Consulting
Certification programs for RNs providing litigation support
Notary Public Certification
How to become a notary public in Nevada
Nevada Secretary of State — Notary Public
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.
Nevada Notary — Step-by-Step Guide
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.
Bar Admission & Exam
Pathways to becoming a licensed attorney in Nevada
State Bar of Nevada — Admissions
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.
State Bar of Nevada — Bar Exam Information
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.
State Bar of Nevada — Admission Requirements
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.
Continuing Legal Education (CLE)
Requirements for licensed Nevada attorneys
Nevada Board of Continuing Legal Education
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.
State Bar of Nevada — CLE Rules & Resources
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.
Legal Secretary & Legal Assistant Programs
Certificate and degree programs for legal support professionals
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