FAQ Category: Completing Licensure

Can a federal judge or magistrate administer the oath of admission?

No, only the following judicial officials may administer the oath of admission: Justice of the Tennessee Supreme Court Judge of the Tennessee Court of Appeals Judge of the Tennessee Court of Criminal Appeals  Judge of a Tennessee Circuit Court Chancellor of a Tennessee Chancery Court Judge of a Tennessee Criminal Court Judge of a Tennessee…

Who can administer the oath of admission?

Pursuant to Tennessee Supreme Court Rule 6, the oath of admission may be administered: In person by any of the following Tennessee judicial officials: Justice of the Supreme Court Judge of the Court of Appeals Judge of the Court of Criminal Appeals Circuit Court Judge Chancellor Criminal Court Judge General Sessions Court Judge Judge of…