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The Delaware Supreme Court is the highest court in the State of Delaware. The Court has final appellate jurisdiction in criminal cases in which the sentence exceeds certain minimums, in civil cases as to final judgments and for certain other orders of the Court of Chancery, the Superior Court, and the Family Court. The Supreme Court has discretionary jurisdiction to issue writs of prohibition, quo warranto, certiorari, mandamus or to accept appeals of certain non-final orders or certified questions.
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April 7, 2025
Delaware to Begin Using the NextGen Bar Exam in February 2028
The Delaware Supreme Court has approved the Delaware Board of Bar Examiners’ recommendation to begin administering the NextGen bar exam in February 2028. NextGen will replace the Multistate Bar Exam (“MBE”) and the Multistate Performance Tasks (“MPT”) on the Delaware bar exam. The MBE, MPT, and NextGen are developed by the National Conference of Bar Examiners (“NCBE”). NCBE has been developing NextGen since 2018 and will no longer offer the MBE and MPT after July 2028.
March 20, 2025
Delaware Supreme Court Hears Appeals Again in Sussex County
The Delaware Supreme Court returned to Sussex County for the second year, holding oral arguments at Delaware Tech’s Owens Campus. Nearly 400 students attended, observing a criminal and civil case and participating in a Q&A with the Justices. Chief Justice Collins J. Seitz, Jr. expressed hope that the event would inspire students to pursue legal careers.
January 30, 2025
Jessica L. Tyler named as new Chief Disciplinary Counsel by the Delaware Supreme Court
The Delaware Supreme Court has appointed Jessica L. Tyler as Chief Disciplinary Counsel of the Office of Disciplinary Counsel, an Arm of the Delaware Supreme Court. Ms. Tyler replaces David A. White who served in the position since March 2021. Ms. Tyler has served the Office of Disciplinary Counsel, as Deputy Disciplinary Counsel, since June 2022...
Board of Bar Examiners
Considers applications for admission and results of examinations for admissions to the Delaware State Bar.
The Delaware Bar Examination will consist of the Multistate Bar Examination (MBE), two Multistate Performance Tests (MPT) and four essay questions on such subjects as listed in Board Rule 12. In addition the Multistate Professional Responsibility Examination (MPRE) is required (see Board Rule 8 for time restriction).
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Commission on Continuing Legal Education
This commission regulates legal education compliance for members of the Delaware State Bar Commission on Continuing Legal Education. In addition, the Commission reviews and processes CLE providers` applications for program approval.
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Lawyers Fund for Client Protection
The Lawyers' Fund for Client Protection is a fund created by the Delaware Supreme Court to provide monetary relief to clients who have suffered financial losses as a result of the dishonest conduct of lawyers. While acts of attorney dishonesty are the exceptions and not the rule, the Fund was established to show the good faith of all members of the Delaware Bar.
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Office of Disciplinary Counsel
The Office of Disciplinary Counsel ("ODC") is an Arm of the Supreme Court of Delaware, which assists the Court in regulating the practice of law. In this capacity, the ODC is charged with evaluating, investigating, and, if warranted, prosecuting lawyer misconduct. All complaints regarding a Delaware lawyer's conduct should be directed to the ODC.
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Commission on Law & Technology
The Commission was created to develop and publish guidelines and best practices regarding the use of technology and the practice of law. The Commission was created by Order of the Supreme Court on July 1, 2013, and became effective on September 15, 2013. The Delaware Supreme Court then re-established and re-focused the commission by order on Nov. 27, 2023. The Commission is composed of members who are appointed by the Court and serve three year terms.
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