NV BAR Cheat Sheet 2026

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1. Under Nevada RPC, a lawyer's duty of confidentiality to a client begins: → When the client reasonably believes the lawyer-client relationship exists
2. In Nevada, which court has original jurisdiction over civil matters exceeding $15,000? → District Court
3. Which Nevada court generally has jurisdiction over divorce, child custody, and adoption proceedings? → Family Court (District Court division)
4. Which of the following is an example of an intentional tort? → Battery
5. Under Nevada law, self-defense with deadly force requires the defendant to have which belief? → Reasonable belief of imminent danger of death or serious bodily harm
6. Nevada uses which standard for a motion for summary judgment? → No genuine dispute of material fact and movant entitled to judgment as a matter of law
7. In Nevada, sentencing for most felonies follows which structure? → Minimum-maximum indeterminate sentences
8. Under Nevada law, what percentage of jurors must agree for a civil verdict? → 75%
9. Under Nevada RPC, which of the following communications with represented parties is prohibited? → Communicating with a represented party directly without consent of the party's lawyer
10. Which of the following is required for admission to the Nevada Bar? → All of the above
11. Nevada's legal separation differs from divorce primarily in that: → The parties remain legally married
12. When can a Nevada court award permanent alimony? → When temporary alimony would not be appropriate given length of marriage and other factors
13. Which of the following is NOT a required element of a valid contract? → Notarization
14. Under Nevada's comparative fault system, what happens if a plaintiff is found 51% at fault? → Plaintiff recovers nothing
15. In Nevada, what is the statute of limitations for a general negligence personal injury claim? → 2 years
16. Under Nevada's foreclosure law, which type of foreclosure is most commonly used? → Non-judicial (trustee's sale) foreclosure
17. Which of the following is NOT a valid basis for federal subject matter jurisdiction? → Plaintiff resides in the state where the federal court is located
18. In Nevada, what is the criminal statute of limitations for murder? → No statute of limitations
19. Which of the following is an example of a hearsay exception under the Federal Rules of Evidence? → Present sense impression
20. In contract law, what is the general rule regarding acceptance of an offer? → Acceptance must mirror the terms of the offer
21. How should examinees approach contradictions between the File and the Library? → Identify the contradiction and explain how it affects the analysis
22. Which of the following skills is NOT typically tested in the MPT? → Memorization of state-specific laws
23. In Nevada, what is the minimum age to marry without parental consent? → 18 years old
24. In Nevada, robbery is distinguished from theft by which additional element? → Use of force or fear
25. Under Nevada law, grandparents may petition for visitation rights with a grandchild when: → One parent is deceased or the parents are divorced or separated
26. Under Nevada law, what are the four unities required to create a joint tenancy? → Time, title, interest, possession
27. Under Nevada RPC 8.3, an attorney who knows another attorney has committed a serious ethical violation must: → Report if the information is not protected by confidentiality
28. Under Nevada RPC 1.5, a contingency fee agreement must be: → In writing, signed by the client
29. What is the primary purpose of the MPT? → To assess fundamental lawyering skills
30. Nevada's homestead exemption protects what maximum amount of equity in a primary residence from creditors? → $550,000