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Cumberland School of Law | Samford University

Cumberland School of Law is nationally recognized for trial advocacy and quality instruction.
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Pursue Your Why
Through rooted community, dedication to service and academic excellence, Cumberland School of Law provides the “how” so you can find your “why.”

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In the Nation for Trial Advocacy (U.S. News & World Report 2025)
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33 Master of Studies in Law Program in the Nation (Princeton Review 2024)
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Employment Rate Ten Months After Graduation (Class of 2023)

The Cumberland Experience

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Nationally Ranked Advocacy Program

Consistently recognized as one of the nation’s finest, our advocacy program trains students to use their distinct and diverse voices to effectively represent their clients and change lives. 

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Students and faculty serve the community around them through clinics, externships and public service. Beginning at first-year orientation, students establish a firm foundation for service.

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Online Compliance Master's Degrees

Our Master of Laws for lawyers and Master of Studies in Law for nonlawyers provide compliance tracks in financial services, health care, higher education and legal operations.

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