As a part of Celebrate Pro Bono 2023, Nevada lawyers will be offering assistance throughout the state with answers to legal questions during the month of October with even more events loaded into the week of October 22-28. Free seminars, clinics, workshops, and Ask-A-Lawyer sessions – both in-person and virtual – will mostly focus on […]
Congratulations to everyone who passed the recent Nevada Bar Exam! We’re excited to welcome you! The unofficial pass list for the July 2023 Nevada Bar Exam is now available for viewing online. Information regarding the swearing-in ceremonies is available on our Admissions News page.
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PostOn Tuesday, September 26, 2023, the Nevada Supreme Court issued Administrative Order (ADKT) 608, amending Supreme Court Rules (SCRs) 99 through 122, related to attorney misconduct. The amended rules can be found in Exhibit A attached to the order. The changes become effective October 26, 2023.
The State Bar of Nevada includes more than 25 practice area sections – networking and volunteer groups centered on a particular type of law practice. These communities are an invaluable source of information, mentorship, opportunities, and more. Several sections permit law school students to join – without charge – even before you’ve passed the bar […]
The Nevada Supreme Court has set hearing dates for the following two administrative orders: ADKT 0445: This petition seeks to amend Nevada Rule of Professional Conduct (NRPC) 1.8(e), which prohibits lawyers from providing financial support to clients in connection with pending or contemplated litigation, with limited exceptions. ADKT 0611: This petition seeks to adopt […]
On August 9, 2023, the Las Vegas Township Justice Court issued Administrative Order 23-05, which supplements the Eighth Judicial District Court’s AO 23-04. The order prohibits photography, filming, or recording in the public areas of the Las Vegas Justice Court unless authorized by the court’s chief judge or court administrator. To request approval, a requestor […]
Registration is now open for the State Bar of Nevada’s 2024 Bar Conference, which will take place June 27 and 28 at the La Fonda hotel in Santa Fe, New Mexico. Registration and hotel information can be found here. We look forward to seeing you there! Santa Fe, New Mexico
To encourage the delivery of needed legal services to Nevada’s rural communities, the State Bar of Nevada will make job listings on its Career Center available at no charge to law firms, legal organizations, and courts located in counties with populations of 100,000 people or fewer. For information and instructions on how to post open […]
On July 27, 2023, the Nevada Supreme Court received a petition in ADKT 611 requesting the court adopt proposed Nevada Supreme Court Rule 49.5. The proposed rule would allow law school graduates who have not yet passed the Nevada Bar Exam to practice law under limited circumstances under the supervision of organized legal services programs. […]
Each year, the American Society of Association Executives (ASAE) conducts the Power of Associations Awards, demonstrating the positive economic and societal impacts delivered by professional groups. The State Bar of Nevada won the 2023 Silver Award for the innovative and successful Section Pro Bono Challenge. The 3,115 hours contributed through the Section Pro Bono Challenge […]
