Board of Law Examiners of Tennessee
The Tennessee Board of Law Examiners governs the examination and admission of attorneys who wish to practice law in Tennessee. This office admits attorneys previously licensed in another jurisdiction for more than 5 years (comity admission) and administers the bar examination to recent law school graduates. The exam is given twice a year (February and July). It is a 2 day exam consisting of the Multistate Bar Examination (multiple choice) and 12 essay questions.
Administrative Staff:
Adele Anderson, Executive Director
Elaine Spillers, Secretary
Sheri Patterson, Administrative Assistant
Tanya Hutchison
This site offers general information, fee and deadline information
and a Notice of Intent for those of you wishing to take the exam. You
will find requirements, instructions, exam locations and results posted
here.
Tennessee Board of Law Examiners
401 Church Street, Suite 2200
Nashville, Tennessee 37243-0740
Phone: 615-741-3234 Fax: 615-741-5867
email: sheri.patterson@tncourts.gov
GOOD NEWS !!
Computerized Testing for the July 2010 Bar Exam
Computer testing for the essay portion of the Tennessee Bar Examination has been extended to include all three testing sites for the July 2010 sitting. There will be no limit and will be given in all three locations, NASHVILLE, KNOXVILLE AND MEMPHIS. Please read all of the instructions carefully. Do not sign up for computer testing unless you are absolutely sure that you will be sitting for the exam. Taking the exam on a laptop will involve an additional fee of $125.00 paid directly to Extegrity, Inc. This is a NON-REFUNDABLE fee.
IMPORTANT!
The registration for laptop testing and release of liability form must accompany the full and complete application for the
July 2010 bar exam. Submitting only these forms does not constitute filing with the Tennessee Board of Law Examiners for the
July 2010 bar examination. You must also follow the How to Apply instructions whether you are a first time taker in Tennessee or a re-take applicant.
Click here for Instructions on Laptop Testing for the July 2010 Tennessee Bar Exam (includes forms)