Jere F. White Jr. Trial Advocacy Institute
November 8, 8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
The Harbert Center, Birmingham, Alabama

Greg Sankey, commissioner of the Southeastern Conference, will be the keynote speaker. The event is approved for six hours of CLE credit in Alabama, including one ethics hour, and is pending approval in Georgia, Mississippi and Tennessee.

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Cumberland School of Law Charlotte, NC, Alumni Reception
November 14, 5 p.m. – 6:30 p.m.
Sodoma Law PC, 217 North Graham Street, Charlotte, NC 28202
Employment Law Update
December 13
Hyatt Regency/Wynfrey Hotel, Birmingham, Alabama

Cumberland School of Law Continuing Legal Education presents the annual Employment Law Update which offers 6.0 CLE hours, including 1 hour of ethics.

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Environmental Law Speaker Series: Careers in Environmental Law
January 9, 12 p.m. – 1 p.m.
John L. Carroll Moot Courtroom

Cumberland School of Law alumni working in these fields will discuss career opportunities. 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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Market Mixer
January 16, 5:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.
Kress Building Rooftop

Birmingham area attorneys are invited to mix and mingle with Cumberland School of Law students.

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Cordell Hull Speakers Forum
January 30, 11 a.m. – 12 p.m.
Cumberland School of Law, John L. Carroll Moot Courtroom

The 2025 Cordell Hull Speakers Forum will feature Tracy Walder, former CIA and FBI special agent and author of "The Unexpected Spy". 

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Environmental Regulatory Alternatives in a Diminished Administrative State
January 31
Burr Forman Law Firm

Cumberland School of Law Continuing Legal Education will present Environmental Regulatory Alternatives in a Diminished Administrative State. More details to come.

Thurgood Marshall Symposium
February 6

Cumberland School of Law's Black Law Students Association will present the 31st annual Thurgood Marshall Symposium. More details coming soon.

Environmental Law Speaker Series: Alabama Power Company
February 6, 11 a.m. – 12 p.m.

A guest speaker from Alabama Power Company will explain issues in environmental regulation. 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 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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Environmental Law Speaker Series: Zoning and Affordable Housing
February 27, 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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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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