Tennessee pro bono law

Pro bono requirements in Tennessee.

Pro bono rules, reporting obligations, and CLE credit eligibility for Tennessee attorneys.

Overview

Tennessee Pro Bono Rules

Recommended

50 hrs/yr

Service

Voluntary

Reporting

Voluntary

CLE Credit

Yes

Rule Citation

Rule 8, RPC 6.1

Recommended Hours

50 hours per year (voluntary)

Reporting

Voluntary — Voluntary statement filed with Annual Registration to the Board of Professional Responsibility (BPR). Individual data is confidential.

CLE Credit for Pro Bono

1 credit per 5 hours (max 3 credits per year)

CLE Notes

Credits count as Ethics/Professionalism (EP) hours. Must be through court appointment, organized bar program, or approved legal assistance organization.

Eligible Case Types

Persons unable to pay; delivery of legal services without fee or expectation of fee to persons of limited means; organizations serving disadvantaged populations.

Tennessee CLE Requirements

Total Credits

15 / 1-year cycle

Deadline

December 31 (earn); March 31 (report)

Carryover

Yes (up to 15 hrs)

Required Categories

Ethics / Professionalism (3h)

Sources

Last verified 2026-03-02. Rules may change — verify with your state bar before relying on this information for compliance decisions.

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Pro bono requirements in Tennessee.

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