The Delaware State Courts will be closed on Tuesday, November 5th for Election Day. Justice of the Peace Court 11 (New Castle County) and Court 7 (Kent County) will remain open 24 hours and Justice of the Peace Court 3 (Sussex County) will be open from 6AM – 12PM (no new cases after 11:00PM).

Sussex County Courts including Justice of the Peace Court 2, 4, and 17 will be closing at noon on Thursday, November 7th for Return Day. JP Court 14 will be closed the entire day due to proximity to Return Day events.

Board of Bar Examiners

of the Supreme Court of Delaware

Board of Bar Examiners

of the Supreme Court of Delaware

Delaware Bar Application

Qualifications for Admission

To be admitted to the Delaware bar, an applicant must:

Have a Juris Doctorate Degree from an ABA (American Bar Association) accredited law school.

Score at least 143 on the written Delaware Bar Examination.

Score at least an 85 on the MPRE within 4 years preceding, or by December 31 in the year after, passing the Delaware Bar Examination.

Demonstrate good moral character and reputation.

Complete a 12-week Clerkship in Delaware and Clerkship Checklist.

Attend the Pre-admission conference.

Rules Governing Admissions

Bar Application Steps

An applicant must complete the following steps to be admitted to the Delaware Bar:

Complete the Application to sit for the Delaware Bar Examination, including supplying all required documents.

Complete the NCBE Character and Fitness Application.

Pay the applicable fee.
Law school graduate early registration fee: $700 / regular registration fee: $900
Attorney early registration fee: $800 / regular registration fee: $1,000

Have Questions?

Visit our comprehensive list of Frequently Asked Questions or email the Board of Bar Examiners at ARMS_BBE@delaware.gov.

Board of Bar Examiners of the Supreme Court of Delaware
The Renaissance Centre
405 North King Street, Suite 500
Wilmington, DE 19801
ARMS_BBE@delaware.gov