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
Law School Graduate Employed by Delaware Nonprofit or Governmental Agency

A graduate of an ABA accredited law school who is employed by or associated with certain Delaware nonprofit or governmental agencies described in Supreme Court Rule 55(a) may, in the discretion of the Board, be permitted to practice in the courts and administrative tribunals of this State in matters involving such office or the clients of such program.


Application Steps and Required Documents
Law School Graduate Employed by Delaware Nonprofit or Governmental Agency

To be permitted to practice in Delaware under Supreme Court Rule 55, or Board Rule 45, an applicant must:

Have Questions?

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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