How Do I Get My Legal Directory Information Changed?

To make changes to your legal directory information, do the following:

Log in FIRST to the www.dsba.org website.

In the members area page (first page when you log in), click the LEGAL DIRECTORY button OR click HERE.

At the top of the page, there will be a button which reads “HAS YOUR ADDRESS CHANGED?” Click that button and fill out the form that pops up.

Note: You will have to fill in four required fields: FIRST NAME, LAST NAME, BAR ID and EMAIL.

FILLING OUT THIS FORM WILL NOT AUTOMATICALLY ADJUST THE LEGAL DIRECTORY, IT WILL SEND AN EMAIL TO OUR MEMBERSHIP DIRECTOR WHO ADJUSTS THE APPROPRIATE DIRECTORY INFO.

The Supreme Court database is SEPARATE from DSBA’s and you may also need to fill out information with the Court.

Are dues tax deductible?

What percentage of my dues are tax deductible?

Your dues payment will not be deductible as a charitable contribution, but will, in general, be deductible for most members as an ordinary and necessary business expense, except to the extent provided in the next sentence. Pursuant to the Revenue Reconciliation Act of 1993, DSBA estimates that 5% of your dues payment will not be deductible as a business expense because of the DSBA’s lobbying activities on behalf of its members.

Bar Card – How to Get a Replacement or New Card?

How Do I Get a Replacement (or a New) Bar Card?

DSBA does not issue your bar card. If you need a new bar card with your picture and Bar ID, you will need to contact the Clerk of the Delaware Supreme Court.

Bar Exam: How do I sign up for the Bar Exam; what is required?

The Delaware Bar Exam – how to sign up; what is required

The Board of Bar Examiners (BBE) handles the implementation of all rules related to the certification of attorneys for the Supreme Court and administers the Bar Exam. The BBE website is https://www.courts.delaware.gov/bbe/faqs.aspx.

This website will detail all the information necessary for the applicant to take the Delaware Bar and includes access to the application and lists all requirements.

The Bar Application is an electronic application and is located on the Board’s website. All required documents and information must be uploaded with the Application at the time of filing. Applications filed that are not complete will be rejected and will not be considered by the Board. Refer to the Application instructions for a complete list of what must be filed with an Application.

Fingerprinting and Background Checks – All applicants must be fingerprinted. Refer to the BBE website for more information as to how to do this. You are urged to submit all background check requests to the federal and Delaware state bureaus of investigation as soon as possible, as the completed checks must be uploaded to your bar application not later than September 1. It can often take 90 days or more to receive your background checks. Character and Fitness Investigations will not be done on Applicants who have not submitted these reports.

Bar Exam: When is the Next Bar Exam?

The Delaware Bar Exam

The Board of Bar Examiners (BBE) handles the implementation of all rules related to the certification of attorneys for the Supreme Court and administers the Bar Exam. The BBE website is https://www.courts.delaware.gov/bbe/faqs.aspx.

CLE certificates

Do I need to file my own CLE certificate?

DSBA COURSES ONLY:

If you took the course with DSBA – No . All LIVE, ZOOM, and ONLINE VIDEO credits are automatically reported by DSBA directly to the CLE Commission. The following issues should be considered:

NON-DSBA COURSES:

DSBA naturally does not report your credits if you took the seminar with another provider. You should contact that provider to see if they will submit credits or, if not, submit your certificate of attendance directly to the CLE Commission. You can see the policies and website for the Commission below.