NextGen Exam: Delaware has announced that it intends to first administer the NextGen bar exam in February 2028. Learn more at https://www.ncbex.org/exams/nextgen.
Required NCBE Exams: Delaware requires the MBE, MPT, and MPRE, and a jurisdiction-drafted exam. Explore study aids in the NCBE Study Aids Store to prepare for Delaware exams.
Bar Admission Agency
Board of Bar Examiners of the Delaware Supreme Court
405 N. King Street, Ste. 500
Wilmington, DE 19801
| Phone | (302) 651-3935 |
|---|---|
| Patricia.Schwartz@delaware.gov | |
| Website | Visit Website |
Bar Exam Eligibility, Deadlines, and Fees
| ABA-Approved Law School J.D. Required | No |
|---|---|
| Foreign Law Graduate Eligibility | Yes |
| July 2025: First filing deadline | April 2 |
| July 2025: Late filing deadline | May 6 |
| February 2026: First filing deadline | Nov. 4 |
| February 2026: Late filing deadline | Dec. 2 |
| Bar Exam Application Filing Fees | Details available from the jurisdiction. |
Score Portability
| Accepts Legacy UBE Score | No |
|---|---|
| Accepts NextGen UBE Score | Yes |
| Minimum NextGen UBE Score | TBA |
| Date First Acceptance of NextGen UBE Score | TBA |
| Jurisdiction-Specific Requirement | Yes |
| Accepts Transferred MBE Scores | No |
Character & Fitness Investigations
NCBE conducts investigations for some application types.
MPRE Requirements
| MPRE Required | Yes |
|---|---|
| MPRE Minimum Passing Score | 85 |
| MPRE Score Time Parameters | Details available from the jurisdiction. |
Admission on Motion
| Rules Provide for Admission on Motion | No |
|---|
Bar Exam
| Legacy UBE | No |
|---|---|
| NextGen UBE | Yes |
| Date First Administration | February 2028 |
| Minimum Passing Score | TBA |
| NextGen UBE Jurisdiction-Specific Requirement | Yes |
| Jurisdiction-Drafted Exam | Yes |
| Jurisdiction-Drafted Exam Minimum Passing Score | 143 |
Study aids are available at the NCBE Study Aids Store.
Disclaimer: Since jurisdiction rules and policies change, NCBE strongly advises consulting the jurisdiction's bar admission agency directly for the most current information.