Section 1.01 - Prerequisites to Engaging in Practice of Law or Law Business No person shall engage in the "practice of law" or the "law business" in Tennessee as defined in Tenn.Code Ann. § 23-3-101 and Tenn. Sup. Ct. R. 9, §10.3(e), except under the authority of the Supreme Court, unless the person:
(a) has been: (1) admitted to the bar of the Supreme Court in accordance with Tenn. Sup. Ct. R. 6; and(2) issued a license by the Supreme Court in accordance with this Rule and after having been administered the oath in accordance with Tenn. Sup. Ct. R. 6 as set forth in this Rule; or(b) has been granted permission to engage in special or limited practice under the provisions of sections 10.01, 10.02, 10.03, 10.04, 10.06, or 10.07 of this Rule; or(c) is practicing in compliance with Tenn. Sup. Ct. R. 8, RPC 5.5(c), Tenn. Sup. Ct. R. 8, RPC 5.5(d)(2), or Tenn. Sup. Ct. R. 19 (pro hac vice). Amended by Order filed and effective 3/29/2019; amended by Order filed and effective 4/26/2019; as amended by order filed and effective 10/31/2023.