Candidates interested in the Delaware Court of Chancery’s vacant chancellor seat must have their applications submitted to the Judicial Nominating Commission by noon today. The JNC sent out a call for applications two weeks ago, officially greenlighting a process that has generated much speculation since last year when Chancellor Leo E. Strine Jr. announced his intention to pursue the chief justice vacancy.

The notice was emailed to state attorneys through the Delaware State Bar Association’s listserv and posted on the Administrative Office of the Delaware Courts’ website. The AOC’s website also includes a link to the 12-page questionnaire applicants are required to submit as part of the application process.