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Delaware Attorney CLE Requirements

CLE Credit Requirement 24 credits every 2 years
Specialty Credits 4 ethics credits
12 live credits
CLE Compliance Deadline December 31
CLE Reporting Deadline March 31
Approved BARBRI Formats On-demand (12 maximum)
Carryover 20 credits, ethics credit is carried over as general credit
CLE reporting instructions BARBRI reports CLE credits

Delaware CLE FAQs

What Are My Requirements as a Delaware-Licensed Attorney?

Delaware attorneys are required to complete 24 credits, including 4 ethics CLE credits.

How Can BARBRI Help Me Complete My CLE Requirement?

Delaware-licensed attorneys can earn continuing legal education credits by exploring BARBRI's on-demand and live CLE courses.

As an Experienced Attorney, When Must I Complete My CLE Requirement?

Delaware attorneys must complete their CLE requirement by December 31.

Can I Carry Over Credit From My Last Reporting Cycle?

Yes, in Delaware, up to 20 credits may be carried over to the following reporting cycle. Excess ethics credits will be carried over as general CLE credit.

As a Newly-Admitted Attorney, When Do I Report CLE Credit?

Newly admitted attorneys begin their CLE requirement on January 1 of the year following the year in which they were admitted to the Delaware Bar.
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How Else Can Delaware Lawyers Earn CLE Credit?

  • Attend accredited live, in-person courses.
  • Teaching an accredited CLE activity.
  • Scholarly writing
  • Court-appointed commissions
  • Pro bono legal services
STREAMLINED CLE CREDIT SOLUTIONS

Access BARBRI CLE Webinars + Passes

With BARBRI CLE webinars and courses, you can find many interactive and engaging lectures delivered by industry experts, tailored for your practice area. We offer an All-Access CLE Pass for lawyers who want to complete their continuing education credits and get the most value for their investment.

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Delaware CLE Compliance and Reporting

When Do I Report the CLE Credits That I Have Earned?

Course sponsors are responsible for reporting attendance to the Delaware Commission on Continuing Legal Education. All credits should be earned by December 31 and attorneys must verify their transcripts by March 31.

How Do I Report the CLE Credits That I Have Earned?

BARBRI is responsible for reporting attendance to the Delaware Commission on Continuing Legal Education. Delaware attorneys can review their CLE transcripts and certify their compliance by logging into their profile on the Delaware Supreme Court’s Lawyer Management System.

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Contact Information, Rules, and Regulations

Delaware State Bar Association
405 North King Street, Suite 100
Wilmington, DE 19801
Phone: 302-658-5279

 

Information may change. Refer to your State Bar Association for updates.