800 Lakeshore Drive
Birmingham, Ala. 35229

Samford University Cumberland School of Law offers students its solid reputation, strong faculty, and a network of alumni and friends, who can provide insight into the practice of law. Students will develop the skills necessary to represent their clients confidently. The university's beautiful campus is ideal for learning and pursuing a degree in law.

Samford University Cumberland School of Law has J.D. degrees and joint J.D. degree programs. The seven joint degrees include JD/Master of Accountancy, JD/Master of business Administration, JD/Master of Divinity, JD/Master of Theological Studies, JD/Master of Science in Environmental Management, JD/Master of Public Administration, and JD/Master of Public Health.

Quick Facts

Samford University is accredited by the Commission on College of the Southern Association of College and Schools to award the Juris Doctorate Degree. It has also been accredited by the American Bar Association and is a member of the Association of American Law Schools.

Almost 30 percent of all Cumberland School of Law students receive some type of scholarship. Merit scholarships are awarded based on LSAT scores and undergraduate GPA. Current students can apply for merit scholarships, need-based scholarships, and leadership scholarships.

Cumberland School of Law has more than 400 students enrolled, and total enrollment for Samford University is more than 4,000. The entering class size in fall 2007 was 159.

The student to faculty ratio is 18 to 1. Students can expect class sizes of 50, with the exception of lawyering skills and legal reasoning classes, which are limited to 20 students.

Ninety-six percent of the class in 2006 is currently employed, with 67 percent in private practices and the rest employed in judicial clerkships, business and industry, government, and public interest. Five percent pursued advanced degrees.

Cumberland School of Law's course load is 15 hours. To receive a JD degree, students must complete 90 semester hours of acceptable credit with a minimum overall GPA of 2.0 or higher. Many students earn their JD degree in three years.

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