What CE categories are required for attorneys in Tennessee?

Ethics / Professionalism: 3 hours; General: 12 hours. Board rules change — verify against the official source.

Tennessee Attorney CE category requirements

How the 15 CE hours every 1 year breaks down by category for attorneys in Tennessee, sourced from the official board.

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Required categories

Ethics / Professionalism

General

12h

Verified against Tennessee Supreme Court Rule 21 Sec. 3.01 and the TN Commission on CLE: 15 hours by December 31 each compliance year, including 3 hours of ethics/professionalism (EP, dual-credit) and 12 hours of general credit; attorneys not compliant by December 31 must earn the hours and pay a $100 compliance fee by March 31 to avoid additional penalties.

Official source: Tennessee Supreme Court Rule 21 — Mandatory Continuing Legal Education

Full requirements: Tennessee Attorney CE requirements
When it's due: Tennessee Attorney license renewal deadline
What it costs: Tennessee Attorney license renewal fees
Audits & penalties: Tennessee Attorney CE audits & penalties

⚠️Board rules change. Verify every figure against the official source before relying on it.

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