Does my CLE need to be Tennessee specific?
No. However, before you can receive CLE credit, the course/program must be approved and accredited by the Tennessee CLE Commission. If the provider didn’t send the course to us for approval and accreditation, then you, the attendee, must submit it. Submitting a course for accreditation does not guarantee approval and that it will qualify for […]
I am enrolled in an LLM or PhD program. Can I receive CLE credit? If so, what do I need to do?
Under Rule 21, you can earn hour-for-hour credit for participating in an LLM or PhD program. To request credit, please submit a Request for Out of State, Online or Other Unpaid Credits listing the number of hours you are requesting. Attach a copy of your grades/transcript. You must also pay a $2-per-credit-hour attendance reporting fee. […]
There is “Pending Attendance” on my account. Do I need to do anything?
YES! Ignoring pending attendance can cost you money. CLE compliance means you have earned your hours or claimed an exemption, AND all fees have been paid. If you owe posting fees for pending attendance ($2 per credit hour), you are not in compliance and will be assessed noncompliance fees if deadlines pass. Log into your […]
Are attorneys who are on inactive license status with the Board of Professional Responsibility exempt from Tennessee CLE?
Yes, attorneys on any inactive status with the Board of Professional Responsibility, or who are otherwise exempt from Tennessee Supreme Court Rule 9 under Section 10.3, are automatically designated as inactive with the CLE Commission during the time they are inactive or exempt, unless otherwise ordered by the Tennessee Supreme Court.
Should attorneys file online Annual Report Statements even if they have not earned enough hours?
Absolutely! The Commission must receive a completed Annual Report Statement (ARS) and any fees due by March 31 each year. Failure to file an ARS may result in financial penalties. The Commission will file an ARS for any attorney who has earned all required hours and paid all outstanding fees.
What are Tennessee’s Continuing Legal Education (CLE) requirements?
Each attorney must complete a total of 15 hours of CLE per year, consisting of no less than 12 General hours and three Ethics/Professionalism (E/P) hours. All E/P credit is designated as Dual credit. Dual credit is first applied as E/P credit, and any remaining credit is applied as General credit. Tennessee no longer requires […]
I am certified as a legal specialist. Am I allowed to advertise that I am a specialist?
You can advertise your specialization as long as you remain current with the Certification Board and annually register your certification with the CLE Commission. You cannot advertise that you are certified by the Tennessee Commission on CLE because the Commission no longer certifies attorneys in legal specialties.
I have become certified as a legal specialist by an organization accredited by the ABA. What do I need to do to register my board certification?
To initially register your legal specialization, send a copy of the letter you received from the certifying agency to: info@cletn.com (or mail it to our office). You do not need to complete any other forms initially, but you will need to renew your registration annually with us.
Forgot your PIN number for attorney login?
Click on “forgot PIN” on the attorney login screen. Your PIN will be sent to the email address on file with the Board of Professional Responsibility. Your PIN is also listed on the CLE Progress Report that you receive in the fall. If you have not received your PIN within 10 minutes, check your SPAM […]
What are the deadlines for CLE compliance and penalties for noncompliance?
December 31 – Deadline for earning hours without $100 late fee. February 28 – The Annual Report Statement (“ARS”) is emailed to attorneys. March 31 – The ARS must be completed and submitted to the Commission via the website for attorneys reporting hours or claiming an exemption. April 30 – Notices of Non-Compliance sent certified […]