CLETN Forms
To Obtain Credit for Courses not Reported by Providers
Please note that most providers accredit courses in Tennessee and report and pay for your attendance
For courses taken outside Tennessee where the provider has not accredited the course with the Commission
- Request for Unpaid Credits not Reported by Provider – to report course attendance. DO NOT use the Affidavit of Compliance form below to report attendance.
- Application for Accreditation – For attorneys to seek accreditation for a course not accredited by the provider.
Obtaining CLE Credit for Other Activities (See FAQs for additional information)
- If you are seeking credit for teaching college courses under Tenn. Sup. Ct. R. 21 § 4.03 (b), use the Request for Unpaid Credits form and include a letter from the college indicating the name of the course, how many credit hours students received for the course, and the last date the course met.
- If you are seeking credit for taking law school courses under Tenn. Sup. Ct. R. 21 §§ 4.04 and 5.01 (g) 7, use the Request for Unpaid Credits form and include a transcript listing completed courses.
- For writing credits under 4.8 (b) and 5.01 (g) 6, use these forms:
- For pro bono work, please see FAQ “Can I receive credit for pro bono work?”
Other Forms
Inactive Status Request Online Form Inactive Status Request (pdf)
Application for Tennessee Supreme Court Approval of Legal Assistance Organization
Exceptional Relief Request
Request for Exceptional Relief under Tenn. Sup. Ct. R. 21 § 2.04
Send requests for Exceptional Relief and supporting documentation to Compliance Director Amy Frogge via email or to:
CLE Commission
1321 Murfreesboro Pike Suite 810
Nashville, TN 37217-2690
Requests are heard by the Commission at its next meeting. Typically, meetings are held quarterly. Requests must be received 10 days prior to the hearing, or the request will be heard at the next regular Commission meeting.
