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Learn about the Delaware Bar Exam format, subjects tested, dates, and requirements.
Free DE MBE practice test select another state| Exam Type: | 2-day Uniform Bar Exam (UBE) |
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| Dates: | Tuesday, Feb. 24 – Wednesday, Feb. 25, 2026 |
| Exam fee (Not admitted in another jurisdiction): | $700 |
| Exam fee (Admitted in another jurisdiction): | $800 |
The Delaware State Bar Association (DSBA) was founded in 1923. Membership in the DSBA is voluntary, and approximately 90% of lawyers who practice in Delaware are members of the state bar association.
Does Delaware participate in the UBE?
Yes, Delaware participates in the UBE. Like all other UBE jurisdictions, Delaware offers two opportunities to take the bar exam every year: in February and July.
What is the structure of the UBE?
The Uniform Bar Exam (UBE) comprises three sections: a six-question essay test known as the Multistate Essay Exam (MEE), an exam that tests your ability to draft standard documents as a lawyer known as the Multistate Performance Test (MPT), and a 200-question multiple-choice test known as the Multistate Bar Exam (MBE).
What subjects are tested on the UBE?
Conflicts of Laws, Constitutional Law, Torts, Contracts, Sales, Secured Transactions, Real Property, Family Law, Criminal Law, Criminal Procedure, Evidence, Business Associations, and Criminal Procedure.
When do bar results come out?
Bar results typically come out six to eight weeks after the exam.
What other requirements does Delaware have before you can take the bar exam?
Delaware requires applicants to be sponsored by a Preceptor. A preceptor is a Delaware attorney who gives applicants practical legal experience and vouches for their character. This process includes a 12-week clerkship with the lawyer. (https://courts.delaware.gov/bbe/preceptor.aspx)
What is the minimum score you must have on the MPRE?
In Delaware, you must score an 85 or greater on the Multistate Professional Responsibility Examination (MPRE).
What are the fees and deadlines to take the Delaware Bar Exam?
Please visit the Delaware Board of Bar Examiners website for up-to-date deadlines and fees.
Does Delaware offer reciprocity?
No, Delaware does not offer reciprocity. All applicants must sit for the bar exam. (https://courts.delaware.gov/bbe/faqs.aspx)
How do I get testing accommodations on the Delaware Bar Exam?
Applicants seeking testing accommodations should submit a Request for Testing Accommodations application with supporting documentation. Supporting documentation includes proof of your disability and a history of previous testing accommodations.
Web: courts.delaware.gov/bbe/
Tel: (302) 651-3940