Advocacy
At Cumberland School of Law, we enable lawyers to become life-changing advocates.
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National Rankings
#4 in Trial Advocacy
U.S. News & World Report (2025)
#4 Trial Competition Performance
(overall since 2016)
#2 in the Gavel Rankings
(overall since 2019)
#8 in the Nation
Top Competition Champions for ADR and Moot Court
(American Bar Association 2024)
Power. Poise. Professionalism.
Cumberland School of Law’s nationally ranked advocacy program is designed to transform the way our students advocate in a way that builds them up for life and for their careers. Cumberland advocates stand out amongst the rest and are recognized for their power, poise and professionalism, ready to make an impact in the lives of others.
Life-changing Advocacy
Cumberland School of Law’s advocacy program changes the lives of its students who, in turn, change the lives of others through their advocacy. Sara Williams, JD ’06, shares her story and how Cumberland’s program was transformative for her and helped shaped her career as a successful trial attorney.
“Through its winning traditions and great coaching, Cumberland’s National Trial Team provided me with the skill set necessary to succeed as a practicing attorney.
“When I first arrived at Cumberland, I had no interest in entering a courtroom and planned to focus solely on transactional law. But, after being a member of the national trial team, I cannot imagine practicing law without litigating. Cumberland’s trial team enhanced my law school experience and gave me valuable tools to succeed in the future.”
—Denzell Moton, JD '19
“Being a member of Cumberland's National Moot Court team was the absolute highlight of my law school career.
“It sharpened my skills, brought me success, and opened the door to top-tier career opportunities. I am incredibly thankful for the gifts this program gave to me. That's why I'm proud to serve as one of the program's coaches so I can help pass on the gift of life changing advocacy and continue Cumberland's award-winning legacy.”
—Emily Hopper, JD '19
