Rule 4.2 of Nevada’s Rules of Professional Conduct prohibits a lawyer from “communicat[ing] about the subject of the representation with a person the lawyer knows to be represented by another lawyer in the matter, unless the lawyer has the consent of the other lawyer or is authorized to do so by law or a court order.”Read More
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What Are the Historical Pass Rates for the Nevada Bar Exam?
* This post was originally published on 5/22/2017 and most recently updated on 3/30/2021* Nevada’s bar exam is viewed by many as one of the most difficult in the country based on its low pass rates. For example, in 2016, Nevada’s overall pass rate was 52%, behind only California (40%), South Dakota (50%), and ArizonaRead More
Nevada Bar Exam Essay Topics: 2010-2020 (updated)
The eight essay questions* on the Nevada Bar exam can include any number of sixteen different areas of law. How often do each of these areas appear on the exam? Which ones appear the most often? I have compiled a chart that shows the frequency of these topics from February 2010 to July 2020. TheRead More
What Is the Best Study Course for the Bar Exam?
When I took the Utah Bar Exam in July 2015, I looked at all the major options–BarBri, Themis, Kaplan, Adaptibar, etc. But I didn’t end up choosing any of those courses. First and foremost, I saw their price tags–anywhere from $1,500-$3,500. When you’re still in law school, those prices are not very appealing. Second, IRead More
My Experience with the Nevada Bar Exam
No bar exam is a fun experience, at least not the two I’ve taken. I took and passed the Utah Bar Exam in July 2015 and the Nevada Bar Exam in February 2017. I thought it would be helpful to describe my experience with the Nevada Bar Exam, whether you plan to take the examRead More