Is CLE mandatory in Tennessee?

Yes — Tennessee requires 15 hours a year, with the specialty hours and format rules broken down in the facts card at the top of this page. Verify current details with the official source linked there, since requirements change.

How many CLE hours do I need in Tennessee?

15 hrs / year, with ethics & professionalism (“ep”): 3 hours. Details and current rules at cletn.com (TN CLE Commission).

Can I get free CLE credit in Tennessee?

A meaningful share, yes — free accredited programming from Justia Connect, the platform CLE calendars, and bar programs covers general hours easily; specialty categories take more deliberate hunting. Always confirm Tennessee accreditation per course.

When is the Tennessee CLE deadline?

December 31 to complete; the Commission's compliance report finalizes March 31 with escalating fees for late hours. Your cletn.com transcript shows exactly where you stand.

Do technology and practice-management courses count for CLE in Tennessee?

Yes, toward the 12 general hours. Tennessee's uncapped online allowance plus auto-reporting makes it one of the lowest-friction states to satisfy from free webinar calendars.

Tennessee CLE 2026: Requirements + Free Webinar Sources

Tennessee CLE: 15 Hours, Decoded — and Where to Earn Them FreeTennessee's CLE requirement, decoded: 15 hrs / yr, 3 hours ethics & professionalism, deadline Dec 31 — plus where TN lawyers earn credit free. From Tempello.