Continuing legal education in Tennessee is governed by Tennessee Supreme Court Rule 21. Under the Rule and its accompanying regulations, the Commission staff administers the provisions and provides day-to-day operational support to attorneys and providers. 

NEWS

October 9, 2026 – Tennessee Supreme Court Amends Rule 21 to Adjust Compliance deadlines.

October 10, 2025: Supreme Court Amends Rule 21 to Align BPR, CLE Statuses

RULE 21 & REGULATIONS

Rule 21 & Regulations effective October 9, 2026

ARCHIVE

Supreme Court Rule 21 – Tennessee Supreme Court Rule for Mandatory Continuing Legal Education. Last modified effective January 1, 2026.

Regulations Effective January 1, 2026 – Standard procedures of the Tennessee Commission on Continuing Legal Education