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Log-in to your Nevada Bar Online Application

This will expand the menu to view all the items that must be completed.

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Click on Step 2 - Complete Application 

Click on Personal Information

Complete the Personal Information section

You will do this once you have fully completed all the information in a section, otherwise, click "SAVE AND RETURN" to save your work but not mark as complete. If you mark something "Complete" you can still go back and edit.

Click on SAVE AND MARK AS COMPLETE

Click on Contact Information

Anytime your address or phone numbers change, please notify us as soon as possible. You may either email the Change of Address form to <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="mailto:admissions@nvbar.org">admissions@nvbar.org</a> or mail the form to the State Bar Offices. This form may be found on <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="http://www.nvbar.org">www.nvbar.org</a>, select “Admissions” and choose the “Forms” link.

Fill in your contact information

Click on SAVE AND MARK AS COMPLETE or SAVE AND RETURN

Click on Instructions and Agreement (required to submit application)

Review the instructions and complete this section.

Click "RETURN TO DASHBOARD" to exit out of a section without saving.

HELPFUL NOTE: When to Click on RETURN TO DASHBOARD

Click on Citizenship, Parents, Spouse, Children

In all sections of the application, depending on your answers, there may be additional information to submit on the form and to the Admissions office.<ul><li>If you claim citizenship other than by birth in the United States, you must provide your naturalizations certificate to the Admissions Department.</li><li>If you have ever been divorced: You must provide a copy of the decree, including all orders for spousal and/or child support to the Admissions Department.</li></ul>

Respond to answer all applicable questions.

Click on  ADD RESIDENCES (REQUIRED FOR PAST 10 YEARS)

List all addresses, both permanent and temporary, and dates where you have lived for the past ten years immediately preceding the filing of this application.Start with your current address then next preceding in chronological order.

Complete Residence Information

Click on  ADD REFERENCES

Provide two (2) references (excluding persons related to you by blood or marriage) from each metropolitan area in which you have resided for the immediately preceding five years. The references must have lived in the same metropolitan area at the time that you did, but do not need to still reside in that area. If you have resided in only one metropolitan area within the preceding five years, you must provide a minimum of four references.A metropolitan area is a major city together with its suburbs and nearby cities. (E.g. Las Vegas and Henderson are part of the same metropolitan area)From this list, select two references who will submit letters of reference. They should be individuals who have known you for at least five years, if that is not possible, pick individuals who know you well and can comment on your integrity, character and reputation.

Enter Reference Information

Click on Education

We require original certified undergraduate school transcripts as well as your law school transcript that has your JD Conferred Date listed. We accept official digital copies of your transcripts if they are sent directly from your school or through an authorized provided (e.g. Parchment). It's best to send your transcript electronically if possible as it will minimize the chance of them not arriving. Proof of receiving your JD must be received by Admissions no later than the 10th of the month of the bar exam (e.g. February 10th or July 10th).

Complete the education information

Click on  ADD EMPLOYMENT

Provide all employment, including periods of unemployment, for the last ten years immediately preceding the filing of this application. Include businesses or professional associations owned or operated by you, and all internships and externships, whether paid or unpaid. Complete this form for each period of employment or unemployment. For periods of unemployment indicate "Unemployed" for name of employer, the beginning and ending dates of the period of unemployment, and the reason for unemployment (i.e. full-time student, maternity leave, health reasons, etc.).

Complete the Employment Information

Click on Previous Applications, Examinations, or Admissions

If you are admitted to practice law in another jurisdiction, you must submit a certificate of good standing and disciplinary history for each jurisdiction.

Complete the information for Previous Applications, Examinations, or Admissions

Submit an entry for each such application, even if you did not take the exam because of a withdrawal.

If you have previously applied to take the bar exam in Nevada or another jurisdiction, use the "Add Previous SBN Bar Exam" or "Add Previous Bar Exam In Other State" button on the main application page.

Click on Previous Law Practice

If you have previously engaged in the practice of law, you will be required to submit information for three attorneys and two clients who know you from each office at which you were employed or engaged in the practice of law. The names of attorneys and clients should be individuals other than those listed as references in the "References" section of the application.The time frame for this question is the last 10 years of employment. For client references, if you have not had direct contact with clients or do not have clients who are familiar with your legal work, note that information in the Previous Employment Contacts section.

Answer all applicable questions

Click on Military Service

Answer all applicable questions.

<ul><li>Not Started - nothing has been saved to that section of the application</li><li>In Progress - some or all information saved but section not yet marked as complete</li><li>Complete - section has been fully completed, saved, and marked as complete</li></ul>

Use the application dashboard to see your progress on each section

If a section is complete make sure to select "Save and Mark as Complete" otherwise the section will show "in progress" rather than "complete."

Click on Save and Mark as Complete

When you select "Mark as Complete" you must confirm to this statement.

Confirm Section is Complete

Click on Fitness and Moral Character: Criminal and/or Civil Proceedings

Complete the Fitness and Moral Character: Criminal and/or Civil Proceedings Section

You are required to fully disclose all information requested irrespective of any statute, court order or legal proceeding withholding adjudication; expunging the information from any record; sealing the records that contained the information requested; or dismissing, vacating or setting aside any arrest, accusation or conviction, including juvenile proceedings, which purport to authorize any person to deny the existence of such matters. ANY ADVICE FROM ANY SOURCE THAT SUCH INFORMATION NEED NOT BE DISCLOSED SHALL NOT EXCUSE LESS THAN FULL DISCLOSURE. The submission of documentation from law enforcement agencies in lieu of an answer is not sufficient. You must answer the question. Failure to disclose any act or event in the following questions is often more significant and may lead to more serious consequences than the act or event itself. Any substantial discrepancy between your application and the facts is grounds for adverse action, including to, denial of admission to the Bar. Good moral character is an essential trait for any attorney. Providing truthful and complete answers is your chance to exhibit that character.Include all juvenile matters, moving traffic violations and parking violations regardless of the disposition of the charge.If you cannot remember or obtain specific information about a citation you know occurred, include as much information as possible in your disclosure.

Click on ADD CRIMINAL CHARGES (if applicable)

Following the submission of your application, you are required to provide to the Admissions Department a copy of the complaint, answer and other relevant court records.

Click on ADD CIVIL PROCEEDINGS (if applicable)

Make a separate entry for each state you have been licensed to drive within the last five years.You will need to submit DMV Driving Records/Driver History Report for each state. Admissions accepts electronic driving records.

Click on ADD DRIVER'S LICENSE HISTORY

Click on Fitness and Moral Character: Financial

Complete the Fitness and Moral Character: Financial Section

Click on Fitness and Moral Character: Personal Conduct or Behavior

Complete the Fitness and Moral Character: Personal Conduct or Behavior Section

Click on Fitness and Moral Character: General Questions

Complete the Fitness and Moral Character: General Questions Section

Click on Exam Administration (required to submit application)

Complete the Exam Administration Section

You must have taken the MPRE no later than three years prior to the Exam you will be sitting for, and you will have three years after sitting for the Bar Exam and have received a scaled score of an 85 or higher. If you have not taken/passed the MPRE when you take and pass the Nevada bar exam, we will hold your application for up to three years. After three years, your application will be withdrawn.

Have you taken the MPRE and received a score of 85 or higher within the past three calendar years?

If you want to type your answers on your personal laptop computer, check "yes."If you want to handwrite the exam, check "no."

Taking the essay portion of the bar examination by computer

The Reno location is ONLY available for the July administration.

Select your Nevada Bar Exam test location:

If you select "yes" - a separate application with instructions and deadlines will be emailed to you.

If you need special accommodations due to limitations from a disability recognized by the American With Disabilities Act.

Applicants are required to read and acknowledge their understanding and agreement to comply with the following Policies and Procedures regarding the Nevada Bar Exam.…

Once everything is green and "Complete" you are ready to pay the application fee and submit your application. Make sure you pay attention to the deadlines to avoid late fees or not being able to submit your application.

Check your progress in Step 2.

Click on  Step 3 - Pay Final Fee and Submit Application 

Click on Pay Final Fee and Submit Application

Regardless of the timing of your application submission and payment - it will describe the fee as a "LATE FEE." However, the system does not charge the $550 late fee until after the on-time submission date has passed.You can confirm the proper fees here: <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://nvbar.org/licensing-compliance/admissions/admissions-online-application/">Admissions Online Application – State Bar of Nevada (</a><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="http://nvbar.org">nvbar.org</a><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://nvbar.org/licensing-compliance/admissions/admissions-online-application/">)</a>

The application fee will always be labeled as a late fee, even if the application is submitted on time.