Comity Instructions
Amendment Instructions
Re-examination Instructions
Laptop Testing Pilot Project
Instructions for Application by Exam
Each applicant is now responsible for requesting their own background check from the National Conference of Bar Examiners.
Please follow the steps below to apply to take the Tennessee bar examination:
- STEP 1
Read and familiarize yourself with Tennessee Supreme Court Rule 7.
- STEP 2
Print out the NOTICE OF INTENT (PDF format). Complete it and send it to: 401 Church St., Suite 2200, Nashville, TN, 37243-0740 by the deadline date with the proper fee. (See FEE SCHEDULE) Include the late fee if postmarked after that date.
- STEP 3
Go to www.ncbex.org/ea and complete the character and fitness application. When you have completed the application form on-line, print out two originals of your completed NCBE application. Sign and have notarized the appropriate pages as required. Then make 2 photo copies, keep one for yourself. Now mail one original to the NCBE with your payment either by filling in the credit card information or by paying with a check or money order.
- STEP 4
Print out and complete the Tennessee Supplemental (PDF) pages Ei-Eiv.
If you require special accommodations (e.g. extra time, special chair, large type, etc.) print out and complete the SPECIAL ACCOMMODATIONS form. Be sure to include documentation of your disability and any accommodation previously granted by your college and/or law school and a letter from your treating physician confirming the need for accommodations.
- STEP 5
Submit to the Board of Law Examiners, 401 Church Street, Suite 2200, Nashville, Tn, 37243-0740:
completed and notarized Tennessee Supplemental pages Ei-Eiii, special accommodations form with documentation, if applicable, and original and one copy of the character and fitness application to the Tennessee Board of Law Examiners with the $300 exam fee. (PERSONAL CHECK OR MONEY ORDER MADE OUT TO: TN BOARD OF LAW EXAMINERS) This office does not accept credit cards.
- STEP 6
Print out the UNDERGRADUATE DEGREE (Academic Form) verification form. Complete and have notarized the top portion and send the form only to the registrar/records office of the school/university that granted your undergraduate degree. DO NOT send the forms to every school you attended.
Print out the LAW DEGREE verification form. NOTE-THIS IS A TWO PAGE FORM. Complete and have notarized the top portion of the form and send BOTH pages to your law school Dean for completion.
BOTH FORMS MUST BE SENT TO THE BOARD OF LAW EXAMINERS DIRECTLY FROM THE SCHOOL AND MUST CONTAIN THE SCHOOL SEAL. WE DO NOT REQUIRE A TRANSCRIPT.
NOTE: if you have been previously admitted in another jurisdiction you must also submit a certificate of good standing from each state.
- STEP 7
Print out the check sheet . Make sure you have completed each item. Sign and date the check sheet and enclose a copy with your application to the Tennessee Board of Law Examiners.
SPECIAL NOTE:
Tennessee does not accept previous MBE scores. If you are planning
to take 2 exams concurrently:
Permission to do so must be requested in writing at the time
you submit your completed application. Your application must indicate
the other state in which you will be taking the MBE portion of
the exam and it is your responsibility to make arrangements with
the other state to have your score transferred to Tennessee
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Instructions for Application by Comity
Each applicant is now responsible for requesting their own background check from the National Conference of Bar Examiners.
Please follow the steps below to apply for comity admission to Tennessee:
- STEP 1
Read and familiarize yourself with Tennessee Supreme Court Rule 7.
- STEP 2
Go to www.ncbex.org/ea and complete the character and fitness application. When you have completed the application form on-line, print out two originals of your completed NCBE application. Sign and have notarized the appropriate pages as required. Then make 2 photo copies, keep one for yourself. Now mail one original to the NCBE with your payment either by filling in the credit card information or by paying with a check or money order.
- STEP 3
Print out and complete the Tennesse Supplemental pages Ci-Cii.
- STEP 4
Submit to the Board of Law Examiners, 401 Church Street, Suite 2200, Nashville, Tn, 37243-0740:
completed and notarized TENNESSEE SUPPLEMENTAL pages Ci-Cii,
and original and one copy of the character and fitness application to the Tennessee Board of Law Examiners with the $800 application fee. (PERSONAL CHECK OR MONEY ORDER MADE OUT TO: TN BOARD OF LAW EXAMINERS) This office does not accept credit cards.
- STEP 5
Print out the check sheet . Make sure you have completed each item. Sign and date the check sheet and enclose a copy with your application to the Tennessee Board of Law Examiners.
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Amendment Instructions
Instructions for those who previously submitted a completed first-time application and withdrew before sitting for the Tennessee exam:
Print out the NOTICE OF INTENT (PDF
format).
Complete it and send
it to: 401 Church St., Suite 2200 Nashville, TN 37243-0740
by the "first examination" deadline date with the
proper fee (See Fee schedule) .
Include the late fee if postmarked after that date.
Upon receipt of the Notice of Intent and the proper fee, the Board office will send you an Amendment Application form.
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Application for Re-examination
Step 1
Print out the NOTICE OF INTENT (PDF
format).
Complete it and send it to: 401 Church St., Suite 2200 Nashville, TN 37243-0740
by the re-exam deadline date with the proper fee (See Fee
Schedule) .
Include the late fee if postmarked after that date.
Step 2
If you require special accommodations
(e.g. extra time, special chair, large type, etc.) print
out and complete the SPECIAL
ACCOMMODATIONS form. Be sure to include documentation
of your disability and any accommodation previously granted
by your college and or law school and a letter from your
treating physician confirming the need for accommodations.
Send it to the above address with your Notice of Intent.
Upon receipt of your Notice of Intent and proper fee, the Board office will send the re-take application to you. Be sure to pay attention to the deadline dates. The Board cannot waive them under any conditions.
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Laptop/Computerized Testing in February 2009 Bar Exam
Computer testing for the essay portion of the Tennessee Bar Examination will begin with a pilot program for the February 2009 sitting.
This is a PILOT PROGRAM and will be limited to 50 students on a first come first served basis. The computer testing will take place in NASHVILLE ONLY. Please read all of the instructions carefully. Do not sign up for computer testing unless you are absolutely sure that you will be sitting for the exam. If you withdraw you will be depriving another student of the opportunity. There will be NO waiting list.
Taking the exam on a laptop will involve an additional fee of $100.00 paid to Extegrity Software.
This is a NON-REFUNDABLE fee.
See links in left column for instructions, registration form and liability release form.
