Tennessee legal education
Law schools, bar exam, CLE, and legal education in Tennessee.
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Law Schools
ABA-accredited JD programs in Tennessee
Vanderbilt University Law School
Nashville, Tennessee — Top-20 nationally ranked law school — renowned for corporate law, constitutional law, and the Legal Aid Society clinic.
University of Tennessee College of Law
Knoxville, Tennessee — Tennessee's flagship public law school — known for advocacy, business transactions, and the nation's oldest legal clinic (est. 1947).
University of Memphis Cecil C. Humphreys School of Law
Memphis, Tennessee — Public law school serving the Mid-South — strong clinical programs and proximity to federal and state courts.
Belmont University College of Law
Nashville, Tennessee — Nashville's newest law school — emphasis on practical training with a required externship and capstone course.
Lincoln Memorial University Duncan School of Law
Knoxville, Tennessee — Located in Knoxville — serving the legal needs of the Appalachian region with affordable tuition and small class sizes.
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Paralegal Programs
Accredited paralegal education and certificate programs
Volunteer State Community College — Paralegal Studies
Gallatin, Tennessee — ABA-Approved — ABA-approved AAS degree in Paralegal Studies — one of the most established programs in Tennessee.
Chattanooga State Community College — Paralegal Studies
Chattanooga, Tennessee — ABA-Approved — ABA-approved AAS degree preparing students for paralegal careers in law firms, courts, and corporate legal departments.
Tennessee Paralegal Association
Statewide professional organization for paralegals — networking, CLE opportunities, and career resources.
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Court Reporter & Captioning Programs
Stenography, digital reporting, and real-time captioning training
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Mediator & ADR Certification
Alternative dispute resolution training and qualified neutral roster
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Legal Nurse Consulting
Certification programs for RNs providing litigation support
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Notary Public Certification
How to become a notary public in Tennessee
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Bar Admission & Exam
Pathways to becoming a licensed attorney in Tennessee
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Continuing Legal Education (CLE)
Requirements for licensed Tennessee attorneys
Tennessee Commission on CLE
Official CLE regulatory body — attorneys must complete 15 credits per year, including 3 hours in dual-use (ethics/professionalism/diversity). Deadline March 1.
Tennessee Bar Association — CLE
CLE course provider for Tennessee attorneys — seminars, webinars, and on-demand programs.
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Legal Secretary & Legal Assistant Programs
Certificate and degree programs for legal support professionals
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