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
February 2026 Bar Exam Announcements
Applicants, please note the following important announcements:
- The Bar Examination will be held regardless of the weather conditions.
- Bar Examination Instructions to Applicants will be e-mailed the week of February 16, 2026.
- Bar Examination Admission Tickets will be e-mailed on Monday, February 23, 2026 and will state your testing room and seat assignment, and the exact time to report.
- You must have your Bar Examination Admission Ticket with you each session of the Bar Exam.
- The Bar Examination Admission Ticket may be printed in color or black and white.
February 2026 Bar Exam FAQs
Applicants, please click the link below to review February 2026 Bar Exam FAQs:
February 2026 Bar Exam
February 24-25, 2026
Chase Center On The Riverfront
815 Justison Street
Wilmington, Delaware 19801
Important Dates and Deadlines
- February 1, 2026 - Certified Law School Transcript and Second Affidavit of Completeness
- February 24-25, 2026 - Bar Exam (2 days)
- April 1, 2026 - Criminal Background Reports, Preceptor's First Certificate, and all other required documents on Required Documents Checklist
- June 8, 2026 - Clerkship Checklist, Preceptor's Clerkship Certificate, and MPRE score of 85 or above (Taken after 1/1/2022)
- June 18, 2026 - Mandatory Pre-Admission Conference / Roll Signing / Professional Photographs
- June 24, 2026 - Bar Admission Ceremony
July 2026 Bar Exam
July 28-29, 2026
Chase Center On The Riverfront
815 Justison Street
Wilmington, Delaware 19801
Important Dates and Deadlines
- Bar Application Opens: February 16, 2026
- Bar Application Early Filing Date: April 1, 2026
- Testing Accommodations Application: April 1, 2026
- Administrative Accommodations Application: April 1, 2026
- Bar Application Final Deadline: May 5, 2026
Instructions For Obtaining Criminal History Reports
Applicants, please view the new instructions:
Instructions for Obtaining State of Delaware and Federal Criminal History Reports
2026 Bar Admission Ceremony Dates
February 18, 2026
Supreme Court of Delaware
Dover, Delaware
April 15, 2026
Supreme Court of Delaware
Dover, Delaware
June 24, 2026
Kent County Courthouse
Dover, Delaware
September 16, 2026
Supreme Court of Delaware
Dover, Delaware
December 9, 2026
Delaware State University
Dover, Delaware
Preceptor Training
Preceptor Training Meeting Video and Attendance Certificate may be requested via electronic mail at: ARMS_BBE@delaware.gov.
The next Preceptor Training Meeting will be held June 11, 2026 directly after the DSBA Annual Bench and Bar Conference at The Chase Center on the Riverfront.
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