Admissions News

Unofficial results of the February 2024 bar exam will be posted on the State Bar of Nevada’s social media accounts no earlier than 3 PM on May 1, 2024.

Spring 2024 Swearing-in Ceremonies:

Northern Nevada Ceremony – Carson City, NV

  • Date: May 8, 2024
  • Time: 3:00 pm
  • Location: Supreme Court of Nevada, Carson City Courtroom

Southern Nevada Ceremony – Las Vegas, NV

  • Date: May 10, 2024
  • Time: 3:00 pm
  • Location: Las Vegas City Hall

July 2024 BAR EXAM:

The July 2024 bar exam will be administered in Las Vegas and Reno July 30-August 1, 2024.  The Las Vegas site will be at the Plaza Hotel and Casino and the Reno site will be the Lawlor Events Center.  Accommodated applicants will test at the State Bar of Nevada, Las Vegas office. Information about making hotel reservations at the Plaza Hotel during the July 2024 bar exam will be posted when it is available on this website at https://nvbar.org/licensing-compliance/admissions/bar-exam/parking-lodging/

The Admissions Department must receive your certified transcript from your law school showing the conferral of your Juris Doctorate no later than July 10, 2024 or you will not be permitted to sit for the July 2024 bar exam (SCR 55(2)).

COMPUTER TAKERS: You will not be permitted to take the Bar Exam on computer if you fail to sign-up to take the exam by computer on your application and pay the $150 computer registration fee, fail to submit the required documentation 21 days after the date of the transmission of your supplemental package from the Admissions Department, or fail to perform the MANDATORY steps listed in the ILG registration.  There are no exceptions.


Overview of the February 2024 Nevada Bar Exam

In this video, Rick Trachok, Chair of the Nevada Board of Bar Examiners, gave a presentation where he explains the format, grading, tips for success, and other details about the February 2024 Nevada Bar exam.


The State Bar of Nevada seeks proctors to help administer the Nevada Bar Exam.

Read the Nevada bar exam proctor job description and qualifications.

If you meet the qualifications and are interested in applying to be a Nevada bar exam proctor, email Assistant Director of Admissions, Dean Fernandez, at deanf@nvbar.org.


Examples of Passing Answers

The State Bar of Nevada offers answers receiving high scores from the past several bar exams for applicants to review online. For more information please visit our Example of Passing Answers page

Graduates of Non-ABA Law Schools

The Admissions pages include information for foreign-educated applicants, and other non-ABA law graduates, seeking a Functional Equivalency Certification.