JURIST Publishes New Opinion by William Ross on U.S. Supreme Court Term Limits
JURIST has published a new commentary by William G. Ross, Cumberland School of Law's Albert P. Brewer Professor of Law and Ethics, in which he offers an opinion on President Biden’s proposal for U.S. Supreme Court term limits.
Sydney Moore Named Cumberland School of Law’s First Public Interest Fellow, Set to Enhance Awareness and Opportunities
Samford University’s Cumberland School of Law is proud to announce its inaugural Public Interest Fellow, Sydney Moore. Driven by a passion for public interest law, Moore’s commitment to the field has only grown during her time at Cumberland. She aims to inspire and engage her fellow classmates, fostering greater awareness and enthusiasm for public interest law within the school.
Cumberland School of Law Ranks 5th in the Trial Advocacy National Gavel Rankings
Samford University Cumberland School of Law has been ranked 5th in the nation in the Trial Advocacy Gavel Rankings for 2023-24. Overall, Cumberland School of Law ranks 2nd in the nation since 2019.
Southeastern Conference Commissioner Greg Sankey to Headline Cumberland School of Law’s 2024 Jere F. White Jr. Trial Advocacy Institute
Samford University Cumberland School of Law, in partnership with the Alabama chapter of the American College of Trial Lawyers, will host its premiere advocacy-based Continuing Legal Education (CLE) conference, the Jere F. White Jr. Trial Advocacy Institute, Nov. 8, 2024, in Birmingham, Alabama. Greg Sankey, commissioner of the Southeastern Conference (SEC), will serve as the keynote speaker.
Princeton Review Ranks Cumberland School of Law Among Top 10 Law Schools in the Nation for Quality of Life and Resources for Women
Samford University Cumberland School of Law was included in the Princeton Review's Best Law Schools 2024 list and ranked in the top 10 nationally in two specialized categories: 6th for Best Quality of Life and 9th for Greatest Resources for Women.
Turner’s Journey Through Cumberland School of Law as a Leader and Advocate
As a dedicated student committed to excellence, Rolanda Tina Turner not only thrived academically during her time at Cumberland School of Law, but she also made remarkable contributions to the local and regional legal community. As a first-generation law student, she embraced challenges and opportunities, growing both academically and personally.
Preserving Tradition: Cumberland Law Review and the American Journal of Trial Advocacy
History. Tradition. Heritage. The longer you live, the more important those concepts become.
Enslaved People Project: Alumna Woodford Launches Online Platform for Researching Georgia Slave Records
After more than a decade of work on her Enslaved People Project, Cumberland School of Law alumna Erica L. Woodford, JD ’00, announced the launch of an online database of slave records from Macon-Bibb County, Georgia. The online research portal went live in March 2024.
McFarlin Article Explores Possible Impact of the Future of Copyright Law
Associate professor Tim McFarlin’s latest article, “Infringing Uses, Not Works,” has been accepted for publication by the South Carolina Law Review. The article explores how the U.S. Supreme Court’s ruling in Andy Warhol Foundation v. Goldsmith may impact the future of copyright law.
Cumberland School of Law Competes in Top Gun National Mock Trial Competition
Cumberland School of Law competed in the 2024 Top Gun National Mock Trial Competition, May 28-June 2, the most challenging law school mock trial competition in the country.
Cumberland Lawyers Celebrate 50 Years of Alabama Bar Membership
The following Cumberland lawyers were admitted to the Alabama State Bar
in 1974 and have maintained an active status membership for 50 years. Thank you for your dedication to the Alabama State Bar and the legal profession!
Samford Graduate Programs Uplift Students Through Mental Health and Wellness Initiatives
Although the month of May is significant to bringing awareness to mental health initiatives, several Samford University graduate programs implement wellness programs to encourage and uplift students throughout the academic year.
Cumberland School of Law Graduates Obtain Judicial Clerkships
Members of the Cumberland School of Law class of 2024 have plans to work in large and small law firms, corporate offices, and district attorneys’ and public defenders’ offices, among other employers. Several graduates will begin their legal careers by serving as law clerks for federal and state court judges.
Scholars of Merit Announced for Spring 2024 Term
The following Cumberland School of Law students qualified as Scholars of Merit for the spring 2024 term.
Dean's List Announced for Spring 2024
Cumberland School of Law announces the spring 2024 Dean's List.
Cumberland School of Law Celebrates Employment Rate for 2023 Class
Cumberland School of Law had a class of 137 Juris Doctor graduates in 2023. Among those not pursuing a Master of Laws, an impressive 91.79% found employment within 10 months of graduation, indicating a robust employment rate.
Reflections on Another Successful Year of Excellence in Advocacy Training
Cumberland School of Law consistently excels in regional and national legal skills competitions, maintaining a remarkable performance record. Renowned as one of the nation's most accomplished law schools for trial advocacy, Cumberland School of Law students also regularly excel in other areas of advocacy
Alumnus and Former West Virginia Supreme Court Justice Shares Career Lessons with Cumberland School of Law Class of 2024
Evan Jenkins, a 1987 graduate of Samford University Cumberland School of Law, addressed the class of 2024 during their commencement ceremony held April 27. The class includes 153 Juris Doctor and three Master of Studies in Law graduates.
