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The Nevada Plan – Nevada’s Comprehensive Licensing Examination

The Nevada Plan – Nevada’s Comprehensive Licensing Examination By Richard Trachok, Esq. The Nevada Supreme Court has issued an order inviting public comments in ADKT 0594 regarding the administration of the Nevada Bar Exam. Comments are due by 5 p.m. on Friday, August 16, 2024, and may be submitted to nvscclerk@nvcourts.nv.gov. The Nevada Supreme Court […]

Comments Invited by Aug. 16 re: Administration of Nevada Bar Exam

The Nevada Supreme Court has issued an order inviting public comments in Administrative Order ADKT 0594 regarding the administration of the Nevada Bar Exam. The Nevada bar examination is currently comprised of a multistate multiple choice exam (MBE) constructed by the National Conference of Bar Examiners (NCBE) and essay questions and performance tests created by […]

Don’t miss out: Download SBN Go – the New State Bar App – Today!

Now Introducing: SBN Go! Engage and connect with Nevada attorneys and legal community resources via SBN Go, the State Bar of Nevada’s official app, designed to help you get the most of your bar license and connect with your peers. Through technology, we make it easier to stay connected, informed, and participate in your professional network! Features […]

Amendments to Nevada Rules of Appellate Procedure Become Effective Aug. 15

On June 7, 2024, the Nevada Supreme Court issued an order in ADKT 0580 amending the  Nevada Rules of Appellate Procedure. The amended rules are effective prospectively on August 15, 2024, as to all pending cases and cases initiated after that date. The court further ordered that these amended rules shall control when conflicts arise […]

State Bar Mourns Unexpected Passing of the Honorable Larry R. Hicks

The State Bar of Nevada was extremely saddened to hear of the unexpected passing of federal Judge Larry R. Hicks as the result of a car collision yesterday, May 29, near the Bruce R. Thompson Federal Courthouse in Reno. Judge Hicks had served on the bench for the U.S. District Court for the District of […]

Aldrich, Ingram Elected to State Bar Board of Governors

The State Bar of Nevada’s Board of Governors 2024 elections concluded on May 8. The following candidates were elected to the Board of Governors and will be sworn in to begin their three-year terms at the state bar’s Annual Bar Conference, on June 28, 2024: District 1: Clark County John Aldrich District 2: Rural Counties Tyler […]

February 2024 Bar Exam Results Now Available

Congratulations to everyone who passed the recent Nevada Bar Exam! We’re excited to welcome you! The unofficial pass list for the February 2024 Nevada Bar Exam is now available for viewing online. Information regarding the swearing-in ceremonies is available on our Admissions News page.

Eighth Judicial District Court Issues Order Adopting Changes to Rules of Practice

On October 23, 2023, the Hon. Jerry Wiese, Chief Judge, and the Hon. Jacqueline M. Bluth, Judge, of the Eighth Judicial District Court, filed a petition in ADKT 0612 requesting the Nevada Supreme Court amend the Rules of Practice for the Eighth Judicial District Court. On April 26, 2024, the Court issued an order adopting […]

Eighth Judicial District Court Issues Order Reassigning Departments and Hearing Masters

On April 17, 2024, the Eighth Judicial District Court issued Administrative Order (AO) 24-01 regarding case and hearing master assignments in that court. According to the order: All cases currently assigned to Department 27 shall be reassigned to Department 14, and all cases currently assigned to Department 14, except those retained for court efficiency, shall […]