The Delaware State Courts will be closed on Thursday, November 28 and Friday, November 29, 2024 for Thanksgiving. 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 – 12AM (no new cases after 11:00PM).


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Board of Bar Examiners

of the Supreme Court of Delaware

Board of Bar Examiners

of the Supreme Court of Delaware

Limited Permission to Practice
Foreign Legal Consultant

Pursuant to Delaware Supreme Court Rule 55.2, a person who is a member in good standing of a recognized legal profession in a foreign country, the members of which are admitted to practice as lawyers or counselors at law or the equivalent, and are subject to effective regulation and discipline by a duly constituted professional body or a public authority, may file an application with the Board of Bar Examiners for a Delaware Certificate of Limited Practice as a Foreign Legal Consultant.

An application may be submitted at any time. Applications will be considered when complete. An application is considered complete once the Board receives both the application and the NCBE Character Report.


Application Steps and Required Documents
Foreign Legal Consultant

To be permitted to practice in Delaware under Supreme Court Rule 55.2, an applicant must:

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