Tennessee CLE requirements
Whether you're an experienced Tennessee attorney or newly admitted, here's what you need to know about Tennessee’s mandatory continuing legal education (MCLE) requirements.
Whether you're an experienced Tennessee attorney or newly admitted, here's what you need to know about Tennessee’s mandatory continuing legal education (MCLE) requirements.
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CLE credit requirement | 15 credits every year |
Categories | 12 General CLE |
CLE compliance deadline | December 31 |
CLE reporting deadline | March 31 |
Approved Quimbee formats | On-demand On an order effective November 1, 2022, the Tennessee Supreme Court permanently lifted the cap on distance learning. Tennessee attorneys can now earn all 15 credits through Quimbee's on-demand courses. |
Carryover | 15 credits, including 3 ethics CLE |
CLE reporting instructions | Quimbee reports the previous week's attendance to the Tennessee Commission on Continuing Legal Education through their website each Wednesday. Please retain this certificate as proof of your attendance. You may also access your certificates from our website at any time. |
The Tennessee Commission on Continuing Legal Education will mail each attorney their Annual Report Statement around February each year. Attorneys must complete the form and return it by March 31.