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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%

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~55–65%

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Nevada Board of Bar Examiners reports

$1,200

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Nevada Board of Bar Examiners (2026)

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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.

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1Under Nevada community property law, which of the following assets acquired during marriage is most likely to be classified as separate property?
A.A. Salary earned by either spouse during the marriage
B.B. An inheritance received by one spouse, kept in a separate account
C.C. Rental income from a jointly owned apartment building
D.D. Stock dividends from shares purchased with marital funds
Explanation: Under NRS 123.130, separate property includes property acquired by gift, bequest, devise, or descent. An inheritance received by one spouse remains separate property so long as it is not commingled with community property. Salary earned during marriage (A), rental income from community property (C), and dividends from community assets (D) are all community property under NRS 123.220.
2In Nevada, what is the standard for granting a motion for summary judgment under NRCP 56?
A.A. The moving party must show by clear and convincing evidence that no dispute exists
B.B. The court must find that no genuine dispute as to any material fact exists and the movant is entitled to judgment as a matter of law
C.C. The court must weigh the evidence and determine which party has the stronger case
D.D. Summary judgment is available only when both parties agree there are no factual disputes
Explanation: Under NRCP 56(a), summary judgment is proper when the pleadings, discovery materials, and any affidavits show that there is no genuine dispute as to any material fact and the movant is entitled to judgment as a matter of law. The court does not weigh evidence or assess credibility at the summary judgment stage. The standard mirrors the federal FRCP 56 standard as adopted in Wood v. Safeway, Inc., 121 Nev. 724 (2005).
3A Nevada attorney represents both the buyer and seller in a real estate transaction without obtaining informed written consent from either party. Which Nevada Rule of Professional Conduct has the attorney most likely violated?
A.A. NRPC 1.5 (Fees)
B.B. NRPC 1.7 (Conflict of Interest — Current Clients)
C.C. NRPC 1.9 (Duties to Former Clients)
D.D. NRPC 3.3 (Candor Toward the Tribunal)
Explanation: Under NRPC 1.7, a lawyer shall not represent a client if the representation involves a concurrent conflict of interest unless certain conditions are met, including that each affected client gives informed consent, confirmed in writing. Representing both buyer and seller creates a direct adversity conflict. Without informed written consent from both parties, the attorney violates NRPC 1.7. This is a mandatory essay topic on the Nevada bar exam.
4Under Nevada law, which court has exclusive original jurisdiction over family law matters including divorce, child custody, and adoption?
A.A. Nevada Justice Courts
B.B. Nevada District Courts, Family Division
C.C. Nevada Supreme Court
D.D. Nevada Municipal Courts
Explanation: Under NRS 3.223, the family division of the district court has jurisdiction over cases involving divorce, annulment, child custody, child support, adoption, termination of parental rights, paternity, and domestic violence protection orders. Justice courts handle small claims and misdemeanors, while municipal courts handle city ordinance violations. The Nevada Supreme Court is an appellate court.
5In Nevada, what is the statute of limitations for filing a personal injury action?
A.A. One year from the date of injury
B.B. Two years from the date of injury
C.C. Three years from the date of injury
D.D. Four years from the date of injury
Explanation: Under NRS 11.190(4)(e), the statute of limitations for personal injury actions in Nevada is two years from the date the cause of action accrued. Nevada applies the discovery rule in certain cases, tolling the statute until the plaintiff knew or should have known of the injury and its cause. This differs from some states that use a one-year or three-year period.
6Under Nevada's community property system, how is a spouse's personal injury recovery typically classified?
A.A. Always community property regardless of when the injury occurred
B.B. Separate property of the injured spouse during marriage, but community property upon divorce
C.C. Community property during the marriage, but awarded to the injured spouse upon divorce
D.D. Always separate property of the injured spouse
Explanation: Under NRS 123.121, personal injury damages recovered by a married person for injuries sustained during marriage are community property. However, upon divorce, NRS 125.150 provides that the court shall award those damages to the injured spouse unless the court finds a compelling reason to award a portion to the other spouse. This dual treatment is a unique feature of Nevada community property law.
7In a Nevada criminal trial, the defendant wants to introduce evidence of the victim's prior violent acts to support a self-defense claim. Under Nevada law, this evidence is:
A.A. Inadmissible because it is impermissible character evidence under NRS 48.045
B.B. Admissible only if the defendant knew of the victim's prior violent acts at the time of the incident
C.C. Admissible to show the victim was the first aggressor, regardless of the defendant's knowledge
D.D. Admissible only through expert witness testimony
Explanation: Under Nevada law and NRS 48.055, evidence of a victim's character trait for violence is admissible when offered by the defendant to show the victim was the first aggressor. In Nevada, the defendant need not have known of the victim's prior violent acts — such evidence is admissible to establish the victim's propensity for violence. This follows the rule established in Petrocelli v. State, 101 Nev. 46 (1985).
8Nevada follows which approach to comparative negligence?
A.A. Pure comparative negligence — plaintiff recovers regardless of fault percentage
B.B. Modified comparative negligence (50% bar) — plaintiff recovers only if plaintiff's fault is less than defendant's
C.C. Modified comparative negligence (51% bar) — plaintiff recovers only if plaintiff's fault is not greater than defendant's
D.D. Contributory negligence — any fault by the plaintiff bars recovery entirely
Explanation: Nevada follows a modified comparative negligence system under NRS 41.141. A plaintiff's recovery is reduced by their percentage of fault, but the plaintiff is barred from recovery if their negligence is greater than (i.e., exceeds 50% of) the combined negligence of the defendants. This is the '51% bar' rule — the plaintiff can recover if they are 50% or less at fault, but not if they are 51% or more at fault.
9Under Nevada law, which of the following is required for a valid premarital agreement?
A.A. The agreement must be in writing, signed by both parties, and each party must have independent legal counsel
B.B. The agreement must be in writing and signed by both parties; independent counsel is recommended but not required
C.C. The agreement may be oral if witnessed by two disinterested parties
D.D. The agreement must be approved by a district court judge before the marriage
Explanation: Under NRS 123A.080 (Nevada's Uniform Premarital Agreement Act), a premarital agreement must be in writing and signed by both parties. It becomes effective upon marriage. While independent legal counsel is strongly recommended and its absence may be a factor in an unconscionability challenge, it is not an absolute requirement for validity. Oral premarital agreements are not enforceable under Nevada law.
10A Nevada resident dies intestate, survived by a spouse and two children from a prior marriage. Under Nevada's intestate succession law, what share does the surviving spouse receive?
A.A. The entire estate
B.B. One-half of the estate
C.C. One-third of the estate
D.D. A life estate in one-third of the estate
Explanation: Under NRS 134.040, when a decedent dies intestate survived by a spouse and children who are not children of the surviving spouse, the surviving spouse receives one-half of the decedent's separate estate. The other half passes to the decedent's children equally. Community property passes entirely to the surviving spouse under NRS 123.250. The intestate share differs when all children are also children of the surviving spouse.

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).