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Nevada Bar Reciprocity

Nevada does not offer general admission on motion or reciprocity to attorneys licensed in other states. Attorneys seeking full admission in Nevada must complete the state’s licensing requirements rather than qualify based on prior years of practice.

I’m Licensed in Nevada: Where Can I Apply for Admission on Motion?

Attorneys licensed in Nevada may qualify to apply for admission on motion in:

AK, CO, DC, ID, IL, IN, IA, KS, ME, MD, MA, MI, MN, MT, NE, ND, OH, OR, TN, TX, VT, WA, WI

Can Attorneys From Other States Apply for Admission on Motion in Nevada?

No. Nevada does not offer admission on motion or reciprocity to attorneys licensed in other U.S. jurisdictions.

Other Nevada Bar Admission Requirements

  • Must I have graduated from an ABA-approved law school? No
  • Is Nevada admission on motion based on reciprocity? Not applicable
  • Are attorneys admitted by diploma privilege eligible for admission on motion? Not applicable
  • Must I pass the MPRE? Yes, minimum score of 85
  • Is character and fitness review required? Yes

Nevada UBE Score Transfer Requirements

Nevada does not accept transferred Legacy UBE or NextGen UBE scores. Nevada uses its own jurisdiction-specific licensing process.

RequirementNevada
UBE Score TransferNo
Minimum Legacy UBE ScoreNot applicable
Maximum UBE Score AgeNot applicable
NextGen UBENot adopted
Minimum NextGen ScoreNot applicable

Nevada retired its traditional bar examination after the July 2026 administration. New applicants now complete the Nevada Comprehensive Licensing Examination, which includes a Foundational Law Examination, Lawyering Performance Examination, Supervised Practice Program, and MPRE.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Can I waive into the Nevada Bar?

No. Nevada does not offer general admission on motion or reciprocity for experienced attorneys licensed in other states.

Can I transfer my UBE score to Nevada?

No. Nevada does not accept transferred Legacy UBE or NextGen UBE scores.

Does Nevada require the MPRE?

Yes. Applicants seeking full Nevada admission must earn an MPRE score of at least 85.