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Key Facts: DE Bar Exam

145/200

Minimum Passing Score

Delaware Board of Bar Examiners

200

MBE Questions (Day 2)

Delaware Board of Bar Examiners

4 essays + 2 MPTs

Written Components (Day 1)

Delaware Board of Bar Examiners (Jul 2026+)

60% / 40%

Written / MBE Weight

Delaware Board of Bar Examiners

$650

Exam Fee

Delaware Board of Bar Examiners (2026)

100+

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The Delaware Bar Exam requires a combined passing score of 145/200. Day 1 (written, 60% of score): 4 Delaware-specific essay questions covering Business Organizations, Civil Procedure, Criminal Law & Procedure, Equity, and MBE subjects with Delaware distinctions, plus 2 MPTs. Day 2 (MBE, 40% of score): 200 multiple-choice questions in two 3-hour sessions. Delaware tests 10 essay areas total, with heavy emphasis on the Delaware General Corporation Law (Title 8), LLC Act (Title 6, Ch. 18), and Court of Chancery equity jurisdiction. Starting July 2026, the essay count was reduced from 8 to 4.

About the DE Bar Exam

The Delaware Bar Examination is a two-day exam testing both Multistate Bar Examination (MBE) subjects and Delaware-specific law. Day 1 features 4 Delaware essays (reduced from 8 starting July 2026) and 2 Multistate Performance Tests (MPTs). Day 2 consists of 200 MBE multiple-choice questions. Delaware is a non-UBE state known for its preeminence in corporate and equity law, with the Court of Chancery serving as the nation's leading business court.

Questions

200 scored questions

Time Limit

2 days (Day 1: 4 essays + 2 MPTs; Day 2: 200 MBE)

Passing Score

145/200 (Written 60%, MBE 40%)

Exam Fee

$650 (Board of Bar Examiners, Delaware Supreme Court)

DE Bar Exam Content Outline

20%

Business Organizations (DE-Specific)

Delaware General Corporation Law (Title 8), LLC Act (Title 6, Ch. 18), limited partnerships (Title 6, Ch. 17), fiduciary duties (Revlon, Unocal, entire fairness), Court of Chancery business dispute jurisdiction

15%

Equity & Court of Chancery

Equitable remedies (specific performance, injunctions, constructive trusts), clean hands doctrine, laches, equitable estoppel, Court of Chancery jurisdiction and procedures

15%

Civil Procedure (DE-Specific)

Delaware Superior Court and Court of Chancery practice, Delaware Rules of Civil Procedure, Family Court jurisdiction, personal jurisdiction (long-arm statute, 10 Del. C. § 3104), consent-to-jurisdiction statutes for corporations

10%

Criminal Law & Procedure (DE-Specific)

Delaware Criminal Code (Title 11), degrees of offenses, sentencing guidelines, Delaware Rules of Criminal Procedure, search and seizure under DE Constitution

10%

Real Property

Estates in land, future interests, landlord-tenant, recording acts, easements and covenants, mortgages, adverse possession, Delaware-specific property statutes

10%

Contracts & Torts

UCC Article 2, contract formation, defenses, remedies; negligence, intentional torts, strict liability, comparative negligence (modified 51% bar under DE law)

20%

MBE Core Subjects

Constitutional Law, Criminal Law & Procedure, Evidence, plus overlap areas tested on both the MBE and Delaware essays

How to Pass the DE Bar Exam

What You Need to Know

  • Passing score: 145/200 (Written 60%, MBE 40%)
  • Exam length: 200 questions
  • Time limit: 2 days (Day 1: 4 essays + 2 MPTs; Day 2: 200 MBE)
  • Exam fee: $650

Keys to Passing

  • Complete 500+ practice questions
  • Score 80%+ consistently before scheduling
  • Focus on highest-weighted sections
  • Use our AI tutor for tough concepts

DE Bar Study Tips from Top Performers

1Master the DGCL (Title 8): focus on § 102(b)(7) exculpation, § 141 board authority, § 220 books-and-records inspection, § 251 mergers, and § 262 appraisal rights — these sections appear repeatedly in Delaware essays
2For equity questions, always analyze whether the plaintiff has clean hands, whether laches applies, and whether the remedy sought (injunction, specific performance, rescission) is appropriate — the Court of Chancery applies these equitable defenses strictly
3Learn the LLC Act (Title 6, Ch. 18) default rules vs. provisions that can be modified by the LLC agreement — Delaware strongly favors freedom of contract in LLCs, and essay questions test when contractual provisions override default statutory rules
4For civil procedure, distinguish Court of Chancery practice (no jury, equitable claims, corporate disputes) from Superior Court practice (law cases, jury trials) and Family Court jurisdiction (custody, divorce, juvenile matters)
5Delaware uses modified comparative negligence with a 51% bar — if the plaintiff is 51% or more at fault, recovery is completely barred; below 51%, damages are reduced proportionally
6On the MBE, remember that 25 of the 200 questions are unscored pretests — don't panic if some questions seem unusual. Focus on steady pacing: about 1.8 minutes per question

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the passing score for the Delaware Bar Exam?

The Delaware Bar Exam requires a combined passing score of 145 out of 200. The written portion (4 essays + 2 MPTs) accounts for 60% of the total score, while the MBE accounts for 40%. Delaware does not use the Uniform Bar Examination (UBE) and scores are not transferable to other states.

How is the Delaware Bar Exam structured?

The Delaware Bar Exam is administered over two days. Day 1 consists of 4 Delaware-specific essay questions (reduced from 8 starting July 2026) and 2 Multistate Performance Tests (MPTs). Day 2 consists of the MBE: 200 multiple-choice questions in two 3-hour sessions (100 questions each). The essays focus on Delaware-specific law including the DGCL, Court of Chancery practice, and equity.

What makes the Delaware Bar Exam unique?

Delaware's bar exam is distinctive because of its heavy emphasis on corporate and business law. The Delaware General Corporation Law (DGCL, Title 8) governs more than 60% of Fortune 500 companies. The Court of Chancery, a separate equity court with no jury trials, is the nation's premier business court. Essay questions frequently test DGCL provisions, LLC Act issues, fiduciary duties of directors and officers, and equitable remedies.

What subjects are tested on the Delaware Bar Exam essays?

Delaware essay questions cover 10 areas: Business Organizations (corporations, LLCs, limited partnerships), Civil Procedure (including Court of Chancery and Family Court practice), Criminal Law & Procedure (Delaware Criminal Code), Equity, plus MBE subjects with Delaware-specific distinctions including Contracts, Constitutional Law, Evidence, Real Property, Torts, and Wills & Trusts.

What is the Court of Chancery and why does it matter for the bar exam?

The Delaware Court of Chancery is a separate court of equity — one of the few remaining in the United States. It has no jury; the Chancellor or Vice Chancellors decide all cases. It has exclusive jurisdiction over equity matters and concurrent jurisdiction over most corporate disputes under the DGCL. Chancery is heavily tested because it handles corporate governance disputes, injunctions, specific performance, fiduciary duty claims, and other equitable remedies.

How should I prepare for the Delaware Bar Exam?

Dedicate 8-10 weeks of full-time study (350-500 hours). Prioritize Delaware corporate law — study the DGCL (Title 8) thoroughly, especially shareholder rights (§ 220 inspection, § 262 appraisal), fiduciary duties (Revlon, Unocal, entire fairness), and LLC default/non-default rules (Title 6, Ch. 18). For equity, master injunction standards, specific performance, and clean hands. Practice essay writing using IRAC format and complete at least 1,500+ MBE questions.