Nevada legal education
Law schools, bar exam, CLE, and legal education in Nevada.
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Law Schools
ABA-accredited JD programs in Nevada
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Paralegal Programs
Accredited paralegal education and certificate programs
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Court Reporter & Captioning Programs
Stenography, digital reporting, and real-time captioning training
Nevada Certified Court Reporters` Board
State licensing board for court reporters — administers the certification examination (200-225 wpm, 97.5% accuracy), maintains the licensee directory, and enforces professional standards.
Nevada Court Reporters Association (NVCRA)
Professional organization for Nevada court reporters and captioners — annual convention, continuing education seminars, networking, and advocacy for the stenographic profession.
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Mediator & ADR Certification
Alternative dispute resolution training and qualified neutral roster
State Bar of Nevada — ADR Section
Bar section for attorneys practicing mediation, arbitration, and collaborative law in Nevada — networking events, CLE programming, and practice development resources.
Nevada Real Estate Division — ADR Program
Administers mandatory ADR for common-interest community disputes under NRS 38 — referee, mediation, and arbitration programs with subsidized mediator fees up to $250 per side.
Neighborhood Justice Center — Clark County
Las Vegas, Nevada — Established by the Nevada Legislature in 1991 — provides free mediation and conflict resolution services to Clark County residents, plus volunteer mediator training and community outreach.
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Legal Nurse Consulting
Certification programs for RNs providing litigation support
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Notary Public Certification
How to become a notary public in Nevada
Nevada Secretary of State — Notary Public
Official guide to becoming a Nevada notary public. Requirements: 18+, Nevada resident (or bordering-state resident employed in NV), complete state training course, pass exam with 80%+, obtain a $10,000 surety bond. Four-year commission term.
Nevada Notary — Step-by-Step Guide
Detailed walkthrough of the notary commissioning process — surety bond, county clerk filing, oath of office, training course, exam, and application submission. Total fees approximately $80 plus bond cost.
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Bar Admission & Exam
Pathways to becoming a licensed attorney in Nevada
State Bar of Nevada — Admissions
Oversees attorney admission in Nevada. Nevada does not use the UBE — it administers its own bar exam consisting of the MBE, Nevada Performance Test, and state-specific essays. No admission by motion or reciprocity.
State Bar of Nevada — Bar Exam Information
Detailed exam requirements, testing dates, and grading information. Passing requires a total scaled score of 75+ and a converted score of 75+ on at least three written essay questions. MPRE score of 85 required.
State Bar of Nevada — Admission Requirements
Full admission requirements including JD from an ABA-accredited school, character and fitness evaluation, and passing both the bar exam and MPRE. No UBE score transfers accepted.
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Continuing Legal Education (CLE)
Requirements for licensed Nevada attorneys
Nevada Board of Continuing Legal Education
Active attorneys must complete 13 CLE credits per year — 10 general, 2 ethics, and 1 substance abuse/mental health. Compliance certification due by February 15; annual fee due by March 1.
State Bar of Nevada — CLE Rules & Resources
Complete rules, deadlines, forms, and resources for MCLE compliance. Up to 20 general, 4 ethics, and 2 substance abuse credits may carry forward to the next year.
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Legal Secretary & Legal Assistant Programs
Certificate and degree programs for legal support professionals
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