TBA Law Blog


Posted by: Stacey Shrader Joslin on Apr 21, 2025

The Tennessee Board of Law Examiners has released statistics about the state's February 2025 bar exam. According to the board, 244 individuals — 102 first time test takers and 142 repeaters — took the exam. They represent 60 different law schools and saw an overall pass rate of 44%. First-time test takers saw a pass rate of 58%. For first time test-takers at Tennessee law schools, Belmont University College of Law and Vanderbilt University Law School saw a 100% pass rate, followed by the University of Tennessee College of Law at 88%, Lincoln Memorial University Duncan School of Law at 77%, University of Memphis School of Law at 50%, and Nashville School of Law at 44%. See all statistical information released by the board or see the list of those who passed.