TBA Law Blog


Posted by: Stacey Shrader Joslin on Dec 2, 2022

The Tennessee Supreme Court issued an order last week seeking comments on a petition filed by the Tennessee Board of Law Examiners asking the court to amend Supreme Court Rules 6 and 7. The board states in its petition that the proposed amendments “reflect changes to processes adopted during the pandemic that positively impact the licensing and admissions process” and respond to the “changing nature of the practice of law.” More specifically, the petition recommends changes regarding remote legal education, administration of the bar exam and how “active practice of law” is counted by the board. Comments should be submitted by Jan. 20, 2023, to Clerk James M. Hivner by email or mail to Tennessee Appellate Courts, 100 Supreme Court Building, 401 7th Ave. North, Nashville, TN 37219-1407. Comments should reference docket number ADM2022-01449.