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Key Facts: NV Bar Exam

75

Minimum Passing Score (NV Scale)

Nevada Board of Bar Examiners

3 days

Exam Duration

Nevada Board of Bar Examiners

67% / 33%

Written / MBE Weighting

Nevada Board of Bar Examiners

~55–65%

First-Time Pass Rate

Nevada Board of Bar Examiners reports

$1,200

Exam Fee

Nevada Board of Bar Examiners (2026)

100+

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The Nevada Bar Exam requires a scaled passing score of 75 on the Nevada scale. Day 1: 2 Performance Tests (90 minutes each). Day 2: 6 essays including a mandatory legal ethics essay (each approximately 1 hour). Day 3: 200 MBE multiple-choice questions in two 3-hour sessions. The written portion (PTs + essays) is weighted 67%, and the MBE is weighted 33%. Nevada tests unique subjects including community property, NV civil procedure, NV evidence, legal ethics (mandatory), domestic relations, conflict of laws, and remedies. Nevada will NOT adopt the NextGen bar exam.

About the NV Bar Exam

The Nevada Bar Examination is a three-day exam testing both MBE subjects and Nevada-specific law. Day 1 features two 90-minute Nevada Performance Tests. Day 2 consists of six Nevada essay questions, including a mandatory legal ethics essay. Day 3 is the 200-question Multistate Bar Examination (MBE). The written portion counts for 67% of the total score and the MBE for 33%. Nevada will NOT adopt the NextGen bar exam. Examinees must score 75+ on at least three essays to pass.

Questions

200 scored questions

Time Limit

3 days (2 PTs + 6 essays + 200 MBE)

Passing Score

75 on NV scale (~138/200 MBE equivalent)

Exam Fee

$1,200 (Nevada Board of Bar Examiners)

NV Bar Exam Content Outline

11%

Community Property

NV community property characterization, separate property exceptions, transmutation, division upon divorce under Malmquist, personal injury recovery, community debts, and CPWROS

11%

NV Civil Procedure

NRCP rules, summary judgment, mandatory discovery, jurisdiction limits, comparative negligence (51% bar), anti-SLAPP, offer of judgment, jury trial rules

11%

NV Evidence

NRS Title 4 evidence rules, physician-patient privilege, spousal privileges, dead man's statute (abolished), expert testimony (Daubert), hearsay exceptions, prior bad acts

11%

Legal Ethics (Mandatory)

Nevada Rules of Professional Conduct: conflicts of interest, confidentiality, client trust accounts, candor to tribunal, business transactions with clients, advertising, unauthorized practice

11%

Family Law / Domestic Relations

NV divorce grounds, custody (best interest), child support, alimony, paternity, premarital agreements, relocation, domestic violence

11%

Wills, Trusts & Estates

Holographic wills, intestate succession, will contests, no-contest clauses, revocable trusts, asset protection trusts (DAPT), directed trusts, equitable adoption

34%

MBE Subjects

Torts, Contracts, Constitutional Law, Criminal Law & Procedure, Evidence, Real Property, Civil Procedure — tested via 200 MBE questions on Day 3

How to Pass the NV Bar Exam

What You Need to Know

  • Passing score: 75 on NV scale (~138/200 MBE equivalent)
  • Exam length: 200 questions
  • Time limit: 3 days (2 PTs + 6 essays + 200 MBE)
  • Exam fee: $1,200

Keys to Passing

  • Complete 500+ practice questions
  • Score 80%+ consistently before scheduling
  • Focus on highest-weighted sections
  • Use our AI tutor for tough concepts

NV Bar Study Tips from Top Performers

1Community property is the highest-yield NV-specific topic: memorize the CP presumption, separate property exceptions (pre-marital, gifts, inheritance), transmutation rules, and the Malmquist equal-division presumption on divorce
2Legal ethics is mandatory every exam — memorize NRPC 1.6 (confidentiality), 1.7 (conflicts), 1.8 (business transactions), 1.15 (trust accounts), and 3.3 (candor to tribunal). Know the exceptions to confidentiality cold
3NV uses modified comparative negligence with a 51% bar (NRS 41.141) — plaintiff recovers if 50% or less at fault. Know this distinction from pure comparative fault states
4For the Performance Tests, practice reading the task memo first, then the case file, then the library. Allocate 20 minutes for reading and 70 minutes for writing. Focus on organization and following the assigned format
5NV evidence closely follows the Federal Rules but know the differences: NV abolished the dead man's statute, recognizes both spousal privileges, and has a physician-patient privilege that is waived when the condition is at issue
6For essay writing, use tight IRAC format. Nevada graders reward issue spotting and thoroughness. You must score 75+ on at least three essays, so do not abandon any essay — attempt every issue

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the passing score for the Nevada Bar Exam?

The Nevada Bar Exam requires a scaled passing score of 75 on the Nevada scale, which roughly corresponds to ~138/200 on the MBE. The written portion (Performance Tests and essays) counts for 67% and the MBE counts for 33%. Examinees must also score 75 or higher on at least three of the six essay questions to pass.

How is the Nevada Bar Exam structured?

The Nevada Bar Exam is a three-day exam. Day 1: Two 90-minute Nevada Performance Tests (closed-universe legal analysis). Day 2: Six one-hour Nevada essay questions, one of which is always a mandatory legal ethics essay. Day 3: 200 MBE multiple-choice questions in two 3-hour sessions (100 questions each). The written portion (PTs + essays) is weighted 67% and the MBE is weighted 33%.

What subjects are tested on the Nevada Bar Exam?

The MBE tests seven subjects: Civil Procedure, Constitutional Law, Contracts, Criminal Law & Procedure, Evidence, Real Property, and Torts. The essay portion tests Nevada-specific subjects including: Community Property, NV Civil Procedure, NV Evidence, Legal Ethics (mandatory every exam), Domestic Relations, Conflict of Laws, Business Organizations, Wills & Trusts, and Remedies.

Is the legal ethics essay really mandatory on every Nevada bar exam?

Yes. One of the six essay questions on Day 2 is always a legal ethics question testing the Nevada Rules of Professional Conduct (NRPC). This is unique to Nevada and makes the NRPC a critical subject area for all examinees. The 15 questions on the Hawaii legal ethics MC are a separate feature of that state's exam.

Will Nevada adopt the NextGen bar exam?

No. Nevada has announced that it will NOT adopt the NextGen bar exam. Nevada will continue to administer its current three-day format consisting of Nevada Performance Tests, Nevada essays, and the MBE.

How should I prepare for the Nevada Bar Exam?

Focus on Nevada-specific law (community property, NV civil procedure, NV evidence) alongside MBE subjects. Dedicate significant time to legal ethics since it is mandatory. Practice Performance Tests under timed conditions. For the MBE, complete at least 2,000+ practice questions. For essays, practice writing under time pressure using IRAC format. Most successful candidates study 8-12 weeks full-time (400-600 hours).