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 Results
View the July 2026 Bar Exam Results including the Names of Passing Applicants List.
Class of July 2026
Important Dates and Deadlines
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November 23, 2026
Clerkship Checklist, Preceptor’s Clerkship Certificate and MPRE Score Report of 85 or above
(MPRE taken after 01/01/2022 to be eligible for the December 9, 2026 Bar Admission Ceremony)
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December 3, 2026
Mandatory Pre-Admission Conference / Roll Signing / Professional Photographs
(For July 2026 Bar Exam Passing Applicants)
Chase Center on the Riverfront
815 Justison Street
Wilmington, Delaware 19801
Onsite Registration is 7:45 AM to 8:15 AM
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December 9, 2026
Bar Admission Ceremony
Delaware State University
Dr. William B. DeLauder Education and Humanities Theatre
1200 North DuPont Highway
Dover, Delaware 19901
All Admittees and Movants must arrive by 12:30 PM.
All Guests must arrive by 1:00 PM.
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
- Early Filing Date: November 3, 2026
- Testing Accommodations Application: November 3, 2026
- Administrative Accommodations Application: November 3, 2026
- Application Final Deadline: December 1, 2026
July 2027 Bar Exam
July 27 – 28, 2027
Chase Center on the Riverfront
815 Justison Street
Wilmington, Delaware 19801
Important Dates and Deadlines
- Application opens mid-February 2027
- Application closes early May 2027
Instructions For Obtaining Criminal History Reports
Applicants, please view the new instructions:
Instructions for Obtaining State of Delaware and Federal Criminal History Reports
2026 Remaining Bar Admission Ceremony Date
December 9, 2026
Delaware State University
Dr. William DeLauder Education & Humanities Theatre
1200 North DuPont Highway
Dover, Delaware