Rascal Day 2026
March 19, 11 a.m. – 1 p.m.
Cumberland School of Law Admitted Student Day
March 27, 9:30 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Memory Leake Robinson Hall

Cumberland School of Law admitted Juris Doctor students and their families are invited to our Admitted Student Day.

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Cumberland School of Law Student Awards Ceremony
April 9, 5 p.m. – 6 p.m.
Cumberland School of Law, John L. Carroll Moot Courtroom
Black Law Students Association Alumni and Scholarship Reception
April 14, 5 p.m. – 7 p.m.
The Florentine, 2101 2nd Avenue North, Birmingham, AL 35203

Cumberland School of Law alumni who were members of the Black Law Students Association are invited to this third annual event.

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Cumberland School of Law Commencement Reception
May 2, 2 p.m. – 4 p.m.
Beeson Law Library, Featheringill Commons (first floor)

Cumberland School of Law graduates and their families are invited to a celebratory reception prior to commencement.

Law Spring Commencement
May 2, 5 p.m. – 6 p.m.
Pete Hanna Center

Join Samford University as we celebrate our spring graduates.

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Cumberland School of Law Alumni Reception, Denver, Colorado
May 7, 4 p.m. – 6:30 p.m.
Serendipity Labs | 1801 Wewatta Street, 11th Floor, Denver, Colorado 80202

Cumberland School of Law alumni in Colorado are invited to connect at a gathering in Denver.

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Cumberland Connection Law School Immersion Program
May 17 – 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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Cumberland Connection Law School Immersion Program
May 17 – May 23
Cumberland School of Law

Rising college sophomores, juniors and seniors are invited to experience a week of law school. Join us to dive into real coursework, explore major legal subjects and build advocacy skills with Cumberland School of Law professors.

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The Art of Advocacy International CLE Conference
June 28 – June 30
The Balmoral Hotel, Edinburgh, Scotland

Cumberland School of Law will host its third annual international CLE conference at the Balmoral Hotel in Edinburgh, Scotland. The 2026 event will focus on advocacy in the age of A.I.

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Cumberland School of Law First-Year Orientation
August 10 – August 13

Cumberland School of Law will host orientation week for entering first-year students.

Cumberland School of Law Annual Alumni Reunion
October 2

Cumberland School of Law alumni are invited to join us for the Annual Alumni Reunion, during which the Distinguished Alumni of the Year will be recognized. More details forthcoming.

Jere F. White Jr. Trial Advocacy Institute
November 6
The Harbert Center, Birmingham, Alabama