Legal Education in Delaware

Law schools, paralegal programs, certifications, bar exam resources, and continuing education in Delaware.

Law Schools

ABA-accredited JD programs in Delaware

Widener University Delaware Law School

Delaware's only law school — the nation's leading corporate and business law program due to Delaware's preeminence as the state of incorporation for most Fortune 500 companies.

Paralegal Programs

Accredited paralegal education and certificate programs

Widener University — Paralegal Studies

Wilmington, Delaware·ABA-Approved

ABA-approved paralegal certificate and minor programs at the same university housing Delaware Law School.

Delaware Paralegal Association

Statewide professional organization for paralegals — education, networking, and professional development.

Court Reporter & Captioning Programs

Stenography, digital reporting, and real-time captioning training

Delaware Official Court Reporters Association

Professional association for court reporters in Delaware — education, advocacy, and professional standards.

Mediator & ADR Certification

Alternative dispute resolution training and qualified neutral roster

Delaware Courts — Mediation/ADR

Court-connected mediation services for civil, family, and Court of Chancery matters. Maintains roster of approved mediators.

Legal Nurse Consulting

Certification programs for RNs providing litigation support

American Association of Legal Nurse Consultants (AALNC)

National professional organization offering the LNCC certification — the gold standard credential for legal nurse consultants.

Notary Public Certification

How to become a notary public in Delaware

Delaware Secretary of State — Notary Public

Official guide. Requirements: 18+, Delaware resident, pass exam. Two-year term, $43 application fee. Governor appoints all notaries.

Bar Admission & Exam

Pathways to becoming a licensed attorney in Delaware

Delaware Board of Bar Examiners

Delaware does not use the UBE — it administers its own bar exam including state-specific essay questions and the MBE. Passing score: 145/200 on MBE.

Continuing Legal Education (CLE)

Requirements for licensed Delaware attorneys

Delaware Supreme Court — CLE Commission

Attorneys must complete 24 CLE credits every two years, including 4 ethics credits. Enhanced ethics requirement (8 credits) for new admittees.

Delaware State Bar Association — CLE

DSBA-sponsored continuing education — seminars, webinars, and on-demand courses for Delaware practitioners.

Legal Secretary & Legal Assistant Programs

Certificate and degree programs for legal support professionals

Delaware Paralegal Association

Professional development and networking for legal secretaries and support professionals in Delaware.

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