Cumberland School of Law Spring Open House
February 21, 2 p.m. – 5:30 p.m.
Cumberland School of Law

Our open house events allow prospective law students the opportunity to tour the law school, hear from faculty and students, learn about scholarships and fellowships, discover our programs and centers and gain an understanding of the admission process.

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A Special Evening with Judge Houston L. Brown
February 25, 5 p.m. – 7 p.m.
The Florentine, 2101 2nd Avenue North Birmingham, AL 35203

Cumberland School of Law's Black Law Students Association and the Cumberland Civil Rights Center invite you to a special evening honoring the career of  Judge Houston L. Brown, JD '73. 

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Dallas Area Cumberland School of Law Alumni Reception
February 27, 5 p.m. – 6:30 p.m.
Generously hosted by MAS Law at Wicked Butcher Dallas 1717 Main Street Dallas, Texas 75201
Cumberland School of Law Montgomery Alumni Lunch
March 13, 11:30 a.m. – 1 p.m.
The Alley Ballroom, 130 Commerce Street Montgomery, Alabama 36104

Cumberland School of Law alumni in Montgomery, Alabama, are invited to our annual alumni lunch hosted by the Beasley Allen Law Firm.

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Rascal Day
March 20, 11 a.m. – 1 p.m.

The annual Rascal Day brings together the law school’s community, students, faculty, families, and, of course, dogs. It’s a day of fun festivities that captures the Cumberland experience and its ability to develop well-rounded lawyers.

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Environmental Law Speaker Series: Zoning and Affordable Housing
April 3, 11 a.m. – 12 p.m.

Speakers from local government and the Birmingham real estate community will discuss zoning and affordable housing challenges. Cumberland School of Law students, and Samford students studying biology, geography, sociology and similar majors, as well as students in the Master of Science in Environmental Management are encouraged to attend. 

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Cumberland School of Law Admitted Student Day
April 4

This event will provide students admitted to Cumberland School of Law a chance to explore the myriad of opportunities available. Registration will open January 15.

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Cumberland School of Law Commencement Reception
May 3, 2:30 p.m. – 4 p.m.
Brewer Plaza
Law Spring Commencement
May 3, 5 p.m. – 6 p.m.
Pete Hanna Center

Join Samford University as we celebrate our spring graduates.

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Mandatory Professionalism Seminar
May 16, 8:30 a.m. – 11:45 a.m.

This seminar is the Professionalism seminar required by the Alabama State Bar Rule 9 for all newly admitted attorneys in Alabama.

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Cumberland Connection Law School Immersion Program
May 19 – May 23

The Cumberland Connection Law School Immersion Program (CCP) aims to motivate and inspire first generation students, and/or those who have overcome significant obstacles, to pursue a career in law. Learn what a legal career looks like and gain practical insights into the skills required to both practice law and gain admittance into law school, and inspire you to pursue a legal education. Students accepted into the program will participate free of charge.

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The Art of Advocacy CLE Conference
June 29 – July 1
Balmoral Hotel, Edinburgh, Scotland

Cumberland School of Law's second annual international CLE conference, The Art of Advocacy, will be held at the Balmoral Hotel in Edinburgh, Scotland, June 29-July 1, 2025.

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