Tennessee CLE Courses
Easily meet your Tennessee CLE requirements with NBI’s wide selection of high-quality CLE courses. Fulfill all 15.0 required credit hours annually—including 3.0 hours of ethics and professionalism—with convenient options by format, topic, and credit type. Browse engaging, practical courses designed to help Tennessee attorneys stay compliant and sharpen their skills.
Best SellerTrusts, Estates & Probate4.27Probate Process, Procedures, and Documents: All the Forms and Checklists in One Place
When the client is no longer there to make their voice heard, the task of interpreting their wishes to accurately settle the estate falls on your shoulders. Do you have all the tools you will need? This program will provide you with a comprehensive overview of the probate process, equipping you with the checklists, forms, and documents you will need to guide your clients through each time-sensitive procedure. Learn what to do and when to do it, from the initial petition to the final accounting. Register today! Don't miss a step - learn how to map out the entire probate process by utilizing a master checklist. Examine the essential content of the initial petition and understand the procedure for filing it. Receive practical tips on valuing and recording assets to be included in the estate inventory. Handle creditor notices and responses. Understand key provisions of trusts and their impact on the probate process. Learn what must be included in the final accounting and review sample tax returns.
Recorded August 20, 2025.OnDemand5 hours 55 minutes
Best SellerGenerative AI4.44Harnessing AI in Legal Practice: 2025 Edition
What if you could streamline your workflow and save time on day-to-day legal tasks? This CLE program shows you how to do just that! Join our experienced practitioners as they walk you through the dos and don'ts of using artificial intelligence (AI) in the law firm. From insights into the latest AI tools attorneys are using to techniques for prompt writing, build your knowledge. This is a rebroadcast of the original event delivered on June 23, 2025. Faculty will be available to answer your questions after the program. Register today! Enhance your understanding of how AI works and discover its use cases for lawyers. Stay informed of the latest AI tools that attorneys are using. Examine legal best practices for prompt writing. Find out how to use AI for predictive analytics, e-discovery, and more. *Any mention of specific products in this program is intended as part of a general overview and does not constitute NBI's endorsement or recommendation of any specific product or provider. This program is not sponsored by any technology or electronics provider.
Recorded June 23, 2025.OnDemand2 hours 53 minutes
Best SellerEthics & Specialty Credits4.57The Busy Attorney's Guide to Prioritizing Health and Well-Being
According to Bloomberg Law's 2024 Attorney Well-Being Report, one out of every four attorneys says that their well-being has worsened over the past year. While this statistic is concerning, it is not surprising; in a demanding profession that often involves long hours, strict deadlines, and ever-changing laws, mental health is often put on the back burner. So, how do we solve this? In this introductory program, our experienced faculty equip you with real-world tactics for managing stress in legal practice. Put your mental health first - register today! Discover the top stressors plaguing attorneys in everyday practice. Recognize common signs of stress and burnout. Formulate strategies for coping with stress and building resilience.
Recorded June 03, 2025.OnDemand 57 minutes
Best SellerReal Estate4.43Real Estate Transactions: All the Forms and Checklists in One Place
Let our collection of forms and checklists be your companion through real estate transactions! Our experienced faculty will share a treasure trove of sample forms that you can adapt for your own use. They will also provide checklists to help you dot the i's, cross the t's, and spot problems in real estate contracts and reports. Equip yourself with the resources you need to navigate transactions with thoroughness and confidence - register today! Ensure purchase and sale agreements address all key terms, conditions, and contingencies before clients sign. Leave no stone unturned during the due diligence period. Know what to look for on loan documents and what lenders are willing to negotiate. Use checklists and forms to guide you through the nuances of short sales and foreclosed property sales. Ensure closing day goes off without a hitch by reviewing the paperwork for completion and accuracy.
Recorded August 22, 2025.OnDemand5 hours 52 minutes
Best SellerTrusts, Estates & Probate3.94Protecting Real Estate in Estate and Medicaid Planning
This course will provide attorneys with fundamental knowledge of strategies to protect real estate assets in the context of estate and Medicaid planning. Explore various legal tools and techniques and analyze their effectiveness and potential pitfalls. Build your skills - register today! Clarify Medicaid nursing home coverage eligibility criteria. Identify top risks to real estate assets in estate and Medicaid planning. Plan the best approach for each client's financial, family, and medical needs. Prevent drafting mistakes in deeds, trusts, and POAs.
Recorded August 12, 2025.OnDemand2 hours 58 minutes
Best SellerEthics & Specialty Credits4.6Ethical Use of Generative AI: The Attorney's Guide
Artificial intelligence (AI) has the potential to transform the legal profession. However, with new technology come new risks. Are you treading lightly? This focused guide takes you through the ethical dos and don'ts of using generative AI in legal practice. Build your knowledge - register today! Explore the different types of generative AI for lawyers. Get the latest guidance for ethically using AI in legal practice. Examine best practices for drafting AI policies for the law firm. Discuss the risks of bias in generative AI. This program was designed in conjunction with NBI's esteemed 2023-2025 Content Advisory Committee Member Steven Sorenson. *Any mention of specific products in this program is intended as part of a general overview and does not constitute NBI's endorsement or recommendation of any specific product or provider. This program is not sponsored by any technology or electronics provider.
Recorded July 30, 2025.OnDemand2 hours 55 minutes
Best SellerTrusts, Estates & Probate4.64Understanding Trusts: Why Some Structures Provide More Protections Than Others
When assessing complex information, it often helps to break items into basic building blocks. The same approach can be successful when dealing with trusts. Be prepared for specific challenges associated with various types of trusts by understanding their unique characteristics. Our intensive full-day primer will provide you with a comprehensive overview of the wide variety of trusts available. Register today! Learn what not to do when selecting and drafting a trust to avoid common mistakes. Learn how to choose the most beneficial vehicle for preserving your client's wealth: understand the purpose behind the various types of trusts. Save money on taxes with effective use of trusts. Determine whether a client qualifies as a beneficiary of a special needs trust. Don't reinvent the wheel - modify our sample trust documents and use our drafting tips to create airtight trusts.
Recorded August 06, 2025.OnDemand5 hours 49 minutes
Generative AI4.66Enhancing Legal Workflows With AI: The Attorney's Guide
What if you could streamline your legal workflows and automate repetitive tasks? By integrating artificial intelligence (AI) into the law firm, you can do just that, lowering overhead costs and setting yourself apart in a crowded legal market. Are you up for the task? In this step-by-step course, our esteemed faculty hand out tips and tricks for using AI to strengthen your legal operations. Don't miss this opportunity to build your knowledge - register today! Get a quick rundown of how generative AI works. Uncover practical guidance for creating better prompts. Identify creative ways to use AI to enhance your legal workflows. Discover ingenious methods for integrating AI into the law firm. Examine best practices for drafting acceptable AI use policies. *Any mention of specific products in this program is intended as part of a general overview and does not constitute NBI's endorsement or recommendation of any specific product or provider. This program is not sponsored by any technology or electronics provider.
Recorded July 29, 2025.OnDemand5 hours 52 minutes
Best SellerLegal Research & Writing3.71Legal Writing Excellence: Ingenious Tips Every Attorney Needs to Know
What if we told you that you could sharpen your legal writing skills in just one day? This course makes it possible! Join our accomplished instructors as they present tips and tricks for drafting solid statements of fact, crafting strong conclusions, and much more. Don't miss out - register today! Examine best practices for structuring legal arguments. Discover the dos and don'ts of persuasive legal writing. Uncover practical guidance for writing with clarity and precision. Formulate strategies for editing and proofreading legal documents. Identify the pros and cons of using AI and other tech in legal writing. *Any mention of specific products in this program is intended as part of a general overview and does not constitute NBI's endorsement or recommendation of any specific product or provider. This program is not sponsored by any technology or electronics provider.
Coming Soon! OnDemand recording will be available on September 17, 2025.OnDemand5 hours 46 minutes
Best SellerTrusts, Estates & Probate4.54Drafting a Simple Revocable Living Trust (With Bonus Special Use Clauses)
This comprehensive course equips you with the knowledge and practical skills to draft revocable living trusts. Through a step-by-step approach, you'll gain a thorough understanding of the essential elements, explore special use clauses, and leverage sample language to streamline the drafting process. Build your skills - register today! Structure client intake to ensure no critical information falls through the cracks. Lay out trustee duties to ensure proper trust management and beneficiary care. Examine critical trust provisions, clause by clause, and learn to tailor them to specific cases. Explore special use clauses like pet care, special needs, and more. Gain trust review techniques that minimize errors and ensure timely updates.
Recorded July 10, 2025.OnDemand5 hours 45 minutes
TaxTax 101 for Estate Planners
You don't need to know how to guide clients through complex IRS audits, but understanding "the rules of the game" in estate planning is essential. Undue tax burdens are one of the biggest nightmares your clients are looking to prevent. This course provides a solid tax basics foundation for your planning efforts. Get a critical overview of intervivos and post-mortem tax rules and planning approaches, basic forms, and tips from experienced practitioners. Steer clear of liability while leveraging tax-planning techniques. Register today! Understand the federal tax system, including exemption amounts and tax rates. Explore income taxation of trusts and estates, including fiduciary income tax principles. Learn planning techniques to minimize tax liability. Steer clear of legal ethics dangers associated with tax in estate planning.
Live Online + OnDemandSep 18, 2:00 PM
Business & Securities LawFastTrack4.42Business Attorneys' Guide to the Big Beautiful Tax Act
The One Big Beautiful Bill (OBBB) that was signed into law on July 4th, 2025, contained over 100 tax provisions. Have you read through all of them? We've compiled the most relevant and actionable tax takeaways your business clients will want to know about. Maximize expense deductions, help businesses grow and invest in the most tax-efficient way, and prevent new penalties and compliance traps with the latest insights. Register today! Determine whether your business clients can claim the 100% R&E deduction for their past projects. Clarify how long the asset must be held for the Section 1202 QSBS gain exclusion. Find out where the lawmakers landed on the Net Operating Losses carryforwards. Help clients take advantage of the new and returning business tax breaks.
Recorded August 19, 2025.OnDemand2 hours 55 minutes
Best SellerEthics & Specialty Credits4.473 Ethics Tips for Attorneys to Live By (And 3 Errors to Avoid)
Are you tired of taking the same-old ethics courses over and over again? This program is tailored to sharpen your ethical reasoning and provide you with practical tools you can use in the real world! Join our dynamic faculty as they delve into legal essentials of safeguarding confidentiality, the dos and don'ts of ethical attorney advertising, and much more. Elevate your ethical expertise - register today! Examine best practices for protecting confidentiality. Formulate strategies for ensuring effective attorney-client communication. Identify the pitfalls of failing to obtain informed consent. Discover a common billing error that could damage your reputation.
Recorded August 29, 2025.OnDemand2 hours 2 minutes
Best SellerLitigation & Appeals4.4The Top 9 Evidence Mistakes Trial Lawyers Make
You introduce a piece of hearsay evidence that you believe to fall within an exception to the rule against hearsay, thinking it will strengthen your argument. Your opponent raises an objection, and the judge sustains it. The out-of-court statement you hoped would strengthen your case is now gone, leaving you with a less impactful argument for consideration by the judge or jury. Don't let your case get chipped away by mistakes you hoped to avoid. This guide highlights the top evidence issues that trip up trial attorneys. From foundational matters to expert testimony, our seasoned faculty will show you how to sidestep pitfalls and present cases with confidence. Build your mastery of the rules - register today! Prevent preservation oversights that will make it difficult to prove authenticity. Ensure you're taking the correct steps to authenticate documents, electronic records, and other evidence. Avoid introducing inadmissible hearsay or failing to recognize exceptions that would allow hearsay to be admitted. Stop improper evidence about a person's character or past from being introduced. Discover how to properly apply Rule 403's balancing test. Don't allow damaging testimony to stand: develop effective cross-examination and impeachment techniques. Strike the right balance: prevent damaging evidence from slipping through while not over-objecting.
Recorded August 28, 2025.OnDemand5 hours 46 minutes
TaxFastTrack4.38What Estate Planners Need to Know About the Big Beautiful Tax Act
The One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA), signed into law in July, has brought long-awaited clarity on TCJA sunset and a plethora of new tax changes to consider when crafting estate plans. Our faculty share their takeaways and analysis of how the new law impacts major aspects of estate and tax planning and discuss common pitfalls to avoid. Stay current - register today! Get an update on the coming federal tax rates and exclusion amounts. Discuss how OBBBA's business tax provisions will shape the practice. Prepare for the likely changes Medicaid cuts will bring to health care and nursing home planning. Get an update on individual tax provisions your clients will want to consider.
Recorded August 27, 2025.OnDemand1 hour 28 minutes
Tennessee CLE Courses
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NBI is a leading CLE provider offering Tennessee attorneys engaging webinars on high-demand topics and essential practice areas such as probate, family law, real estate law, litigation advocacy, artificial intelligence, and legal ethics. We support all legal professionals—from solo practitioners to large law firms—across the state. Whether you’re in Nashville, Memphis, Knoxville, Jackson, Chattanooga, Murfreesboro, or beyond, our CLE programs make continuing legal education accessible through OnDemand courses, live CLE webinars, and cost-saving CLE bundles. Each option offers curated learning paths to help you stay current and meet your CLE needs.
NBI’s accreditation experts ensure every Tennessee CLE course is pre-approved where possible and accredited under Tennessee CLE requirements. The Tennessee Commission on Continuing Legal Education—appointed by the Tennessee Supreme Court—oversees CLE compliance and attorney specialization programs for each reporting period. With NBI, you can fulfill both general and required ethics credits through trusted, accredited programs while enjoying a simple, convenient path to meeting your Tennessee CLE obligations.
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