Section 1.03 - Criteria for Issuance of the Certificate of Eligibility The Board shall issue a Certificate of Eligibility under section 9.01 of this Rule only after determining that the applicant:
(a) is at least eighteen years old;(b) has satisfied the educational requirements for admission specified by this Rule;(c) has achieved the minimum score on the Uniform Bar Examination required in Tennessee for admission under section 3.01 or section 3.05, or is eligible for admission without examination in Tennessee as hereinafter provided in section 5.01, or section 10.06;(d) has achieved a passing score on the Multistate Professional Responsibility Examination as provided in section 4.07(d);(e) has demonstrated the reputation character honesty, respect for the rights of others, due respect for the law, and the fitness to practice law, that in the opinion of the Board indicates no reasonable basis for substantial doubts that the applicant will adhere to the standards of conduct required of attorneys in this State;(f) has certified that he or she has read and is familiar with the Tennessee Rules of Professional Conduct; (g) has completed the Tennessee Law Course as provided in section 1.07;(h) has paid all fees for licensing and admission to this Board, the Clerk of the Supreme Court, and the Board of Professional Responsibility; and(i) has evidenced a commitment to serve the administration of justice in this State. Amended by Order filed and effective 3/29/2019; amended by Order filed and effective 4/26/2019; amended by Order filed and effective 8/6/2020; and as amended by order filed and effective 10/31/2023.