Tennessee Bar Reciprocity
Tennessee Supreme Court Rule 7, §5.01 governs comity admission without examination. Tennessee does not publish a reciprocal list. Applicants must have been primarily engaged in the active practice of law for five of the past seven years after admission elsewhere.
Admission on Comity (Criteria-Based)
Attorneys from any qualifying U.S. jurisdiction may seek §5.01 admission if they meet the rule. The map below reflects that model.
| Attorneys from these jurisdictions may seek Tennessee comity admission if they meet Rule 7 §5.01 |
Additional Requirements
Law Degree. J.D. from an ABA-approved law school (confirm current Rule 7 text).
Practice. Primarily engaged for five of the past seven years.
MPRE. Not required for comity under current Board practice summaries; confirm Rule 7 before applying.
Tennessee law component. Complete any required Tennessee-specific course or affidavit as directed by the Board.
Tennessee Application Procedure
Apply through the Tennessee Board of Law Examiners comity / without-examination materials.