Support Our School
Help shape the future of Cumberland School of Law.
Philanthropy is one of the most powerful ways to shape the future of Cumberland School of Law.
Through scholarships, transformative learning experiences, faculty excellence and support for emerging opportunities, donor generosity strengthens every corner of the Samford experience. Together, these investments create opportunities for students today while preparing the leaders, professionals and servants who will impact their communities tomorrow.
“I believe that I am making an investment in present and future law students, many of them who shared my experience. ”"By setting aside a few dollars every day, I can make a considerable investment in the lives of future Cumberland students in financial need of completing their legal education. I have never viewed good stewardship through the lens of dollars and cents. Investment in people and programs to benefit students is my long-range goal. We all leave this planet at some point. If upon my death I can benefit a financially struggling law student, what better legacy can be left?"
—Ted Mann, JD ’85, and his wife, Vernita
5 in Five Campaign
For Cumberland School of Law to achieve financial stability in critical program areas over the next five years, we need to raise $10 million. Launched in 2023, the 5 in Five Campaign aims to raise $2 million dollars in each of five initiatives over five years. The corpus of these endowments will endure, and the expendable revenue generated each year will support programs that will dramatically impact our students, community and the legal profession.
Advocacy and Competition Programs
To improve our nationally ranked advocacy program, Cumberland School of Law’s needs the resources to fully compete with rival programs, ensuring we can sustain the success of our program that focuses on preparing practice ready lawyers.
Clinical Programs
Clinics offer our students invaluable opportunities to receive practical legal experience while serving our community. Unlike most law schools, Cumberland School of Law does not have a permanent source of funding for our clinics, which is crucial to continuing and expanding these opportunities for our students and our community.
Civil Rights Center
Birmingham is the birthplace of the Civil Rights Movement. Funding for a Civil Rights Center will set Cumberland School of Law apart by making it a premier educational destination for those passionate about addressing past and emerging civil rights issues.
Cumberland Connection Program
Funding for the Cumberland Connection Program will allow the law school the ability to expand its applicant pool by developing a formal pipeline for undergraduate students with no family history of legal education or who have overcome financial or other hardships--helping both inspire and offer opportunities to those who may not have the confidence that practicing law is within their reach.
Land Use & Natural Resources Law Center
Alabama is a state rich in forest, water and other critical natural resources. The Land Use & Natural Resources Law Center at Cumberland School of Law allows our faculty and students to engage directly in legal and policy work related to land use and natural resources development and management.
Other Ways to Support Cumberland School of Law
Thank you for your support and philanthropic commitment in writing the next chapter in the history of Cumberland School of Law! At the link below, you may view numerous ways in which you can designate your gift.
