Delaware Bar Exam Information
Learn about the Delaware Bar Exam format, subjects tested, dates, and requirements.
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Dates, Cost & Location
| Exam Type: | 2-day Uniform Bar Exam (UBE) |
|---|---|
| Dates: | July 30-31, 2024 |
| Exam fee (Not admitted in another jurisdiction): | $700 |
| Exam fee (Admitted in another jurisdiction): | $800 |
Only offered once a year in July. the Delaware Bar Exam is a 2 ½ day exam. Day 1 consists of 8 essay exam questions (45 minutes each): four in the AM, and four in the PM. Day 2 has two 90-minute Multistate Performance Test (MPT) questions. Day 3 is the Multistate Bar Exam (MBE), a 200-question, multiple-choice exam, where 100 questions are administered in the morning, and 100 -- in the afternoon.
What subjects will you be tested on?
Agency, Corporations, Criminal Law (including Delaware Criminal Code), Equity, Partnerships, Procedure (State & Federal), Trusts, UCC, Wills, Contracts, Criminal Law and Procedure, Constitutional Law, Evidence, Real Property, and Torts.
What’s the minimum score for MPRE?
A scaled score of 85 on the MPRE is required for admission.
Need to sign up for MPRE? Learn about registration, testing policies, and more on our MPRE Registration Guide.
How is the exam scored?
MBE and written scores are scaled and weighted 40% and 60%, respectively, then combined to determine if the applicant has achieved the minimum passing score of 145 points out of a possible 200 points.
Is Delaware Bar Exam different from other states?
In Delaware, you are also required to complete a clerkship of five months (under the supervision of a qualified DE attorney) for admission.
Can I transfer my MBE scores from another jurisdiction?
Delaware does not accept MBE scores from other jurisdictions.
What about reciprocity across states?
Delaware does not provide for admission on motion; examination is required of all applicants.
What are the application deadlines and fees?
Please visit the Delaware Board of Bar Examiners website for details on application deadlines and fees, as well as for more information on other topics.
Contact information
Web: courts.delaware.gov/bbe/
Tel: (302) 651-3940
