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.


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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.

Rules Governing Admissions

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:

Complete the application for permission to practice pursuant to Board Rule 45.

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

Complete the NCBE Character and Fitness Application.

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