Tennessee Supreme Court Expands Bar Exam Eligibility

NewsLegal EducationFollowTennessee Supreme Court Expands Bar Exam EligibilityThe Tennessee Supreme Court has expanded bar eligibility by creating a pathway for additional law school accreditors reducing the state’s reliance on ABA accreditation.

Email ShareFont SizeSmallMediumLarge PrintTennessee has become the latest state to expand law school eligibility requirements following a recent ruling out of the state Supreme Court.

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