Board of Bar Examiners
of the Supreme Court of Delaware
Board of Bar Examiners
of the Supreme Court of Delaware
About Delaware Bar Admissions
Are you interested in becoming a Delaware attorney? Whether you are a current law student, a recent graduate, or have already been admitted in another jurisdiction, to become a Delaware attorney, the Delaware Board of Bar Examiners requires Applicants to have graduated from an ABA accredited law school, pass the written Delaware Bar Examination, complete a Character & Fitness evaluation, and complete a 12-week clerkship. You may also apply for limited permission to practice under certain circumstances: in house counsel, military spouse, foreign legal consultant, law school graduate employed by a Delaware nonprofit or governmental agency while waiting to take the Delaware bar exam, or a law student employed by certain Delaware State Courts and Agencies.
Delaware Bar Application
For law school graduates and attorneys licensed outside of Delaware seeking admission to the Delaware Bar.
Limited Permission to Practice
For law school graduates, attorneys licensed outside of Delaware, attorneys of a military spouse, in-house counsel, foreign legal consultants and current law students, seeking limited permission to practice in Delaware in government jobs or with approved legal service agencies.
Delaware Bar Application
For law school graduates and attorneys licensed outside of Delaware seeking admission to the Delaware Bar.
Limited Permission to Practice
For law school graduates, attorneys licensed outside of Delaware, attorneys of a military spouse, in-house counsel, foreign legal consultants and current law students, seeking limited permission to practice in Delaware in government jobs or with approved legal service agencies.
Rules Governing Admissions
All applicants must read and adhere to the Rules governing admissions. Admission to the Delaware Bar is governed by Supreme Court Rules 51-56 and Board of Bar Examiners Rules.
Important Dates & Announcements
July 2026 Bar Exam Applicants
Important Dates and Deadlines
- September 1, 2026—Criminal Background Reports, Preceptor's First Certificate, and all other required documents on Required Documents Checklist
- November 23, 2026—Clerkship Checklist, Preceptor's Clerkship Certificate, and MPRE Score Report of 85 or above (MPRE Exam taken after 1/1/2022)
- December 3, 2026—Mandatory Pre-Admission Conference / Roll Signing / Professional Photographs
- December 9, 2026—Bar Admission Ceremony
2026 Remaining Bar Admission Ceremony Dates
September 16, 2026
Supreme Court of Delaware
55 The Green
Dover, Delaware
December 9, 2026
Delaware State University
Dr. William DeLauder Education & Humanities Theatre
1200 North DuPont Highway
Dover, Delaware
Preceptor Training
Preceptor Training Meeting Video and Attendance Certificate may be requested via electronic mail at: ARMS_BBE@delaware.gov. Thank you for your service to the Delaware Supreme Court Board of Bar Examiners!
February 2027 Bar Exam Early Filing Fees
The early filing registration fees - $700/$800 - will apply for any July 2026 Applicant who applies for the February 2027 Bar Exam.
February 2027 Bar Exam
February 23 – 24, 2027
Chase Center on the Riverfront
815 Justison Street
Wilmington, Delaware 19801
Important Dates and Deadlines
- Application Opens: September 15, 2026
- Early Filing Date: November 3, 2026
- Testing Accommodations Application: November 3, 2026
- Administrative Accommodations Application: November 3, 2026
- Application Final Deadline: December 1, 2026
Instructions For Obtaining Criminal History Reports
Applicants, please view the new instructions:
Instructions for Obtaining State of Delaware and Federal Criminal History Reports