Cumberland School of Law Jumps in Trial Competition Performance Rankings, Ranks 4th Nationally
Samford University Cumberland School of Law’s national trial team has been ranked 4th in the nation in the 2023-24 Trial Competition Performance Rankings (TCPR), up one from the No. 5 spot the team held for 2022-23. This places Cumberland 3rd overall since the rankings were first released in 2016, also up one spot from the previous year.
Cumberland School of Law Announces its 2024 Distinguished Alumni Award Recipients
Each year, Cumberland School of Law recognizes accomplished alumni through the Distinguished Alumni Awards. The honorees will be recognized at the law school's alumni reception on October 25.
Cumberland School of Law Faculty Scholarship Citations, July 1-Sept. 30, 2024
The scholarship of Samford University Cumberland School of Law faculty members is frequently cited in numerous legal disciplines. The following is a list of faculty authored works cited July 1-Sept. 30, 2024.
Cumberland School of Law Announces the Inaugural Cumberland Connection Law School Immersion Program
Samford University Cumberland School of Law will host its inaugural law school pipeline program, May 19-23, 2025. The Cumberland Connection Law School Immersion Program will motivate and inspire first-generation law students, and/or those who have overcome significant obstacles, to pursue a legal education and, ultimately, a career in law.
Cumberland School of Law National Trial Team Finishes as Battle of the Experts’ Runner-up
Cumberland School of Law’s National Trial Team launched the fall competition season with a bang, Sept. 20-22, securing a 2nd-place finish in Battle of the Experts, one of the nation’s most prestigious law school mock trial competitions. Additionally, two Cumberland students received Outstanding Advocate awards.
Samford Unveils $85 Million Recreation, Wellness & Athletics Complex That 'Stands Among the Best' Facilities in the Nation
The massive four-story complex marks a milestone in Samford's ambitious plan to enrich campus life and elevate its national profile as a top residential university.
Samford Elects 3 New Members to Board of Trustees
Samford alumni Tracey Morant Adams, Timothy C. Davis and Brian E. George joined the board in September.
Samford Alumna Kendall Jarrard Selected for U.S. Department of State Critical Language Scholarship Program
Samford University alumna Kendall Jarrard has been selected to participate in the U.S. Department of State’s prestigious Critical Language Scholarship (CLS) Program for the summer of 2024. Jarrard, one of approximately 500 American students chosen from over 5,000 applicants, studied Chinese through the program.
Samford University Garners 3 Top 10 National Rankings in The Wall Street Journal’s 2025 List of Best Colleges
Samford’s academic reputation continues to flourish, with a No. 2 national ranking in character development and a No. 8 ranking for career preparation in the new rankings.
Scholars of Merit Announced for Summer 2024 Term
The following Cumberland School of Law students qualified as Scholars of Merit for the summer 2024 term.
'Gratitude' Permeates During Samford's 183rd Opening Convocation
Fourth-year president Beck A. Taylor delivered a personal opening address to launch the 2024-25 academic year.
Cumberland School of Law Ranked 8th in the Nation for Alternative Dispute Resolution and Moot Court Training by the American Bar Association
In August 2024, the American Bar Association (ABA) Law Student Division published its ranking of the top 10 law school competition teams in arbitration, negotiation, client counseling, mediation and appellate advocacy. Cumberland School of Law ranked 8th in the nation for the 2023-24 competition season.
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.
