The Princeton Review, known for its education services and school rankings in dozens of categories, has released their Best Law Schools 2024, listing the top 168 law schools in the country. Samford University Cumberland School of Law ranked in the top 10 nationally in two specialized categories: 6th for Best Quality of Life and 9th for Greatest Resources for Women. 

Cumberland School of Law has ranked in the top 10 in the Best Quality of Life category five of the last six years. These rankings are based on students' answers to survey questions about the school’s community, location, quality of social life and research resources. 

Anna Grace Philips, a rising third-year student and former admission ambassador, said, “I chose Cumberland because of its reputation for being a wonderful place to learn, challenge oneself, build relationships, and begin developing a strong legal career. I have found the school’s admirable reputation to be true in many ways, but one unique aspect that I admire most is Cumberland striving to afford practical experiences to students from the get-go.”

Sarah Grace Strength, a rising third-year student and former admission ambassador, said the best thing about Cumberland School of Law is the camaraderie. “Going into law school, I had this idea that the environment between my classmates would be cut-throat and competitive,” she said. “From the moment I started my 1L year, I realized that the environment at Cumberland is the exact opposite from what I thought it was going to be. My classmates have become some of my very best friends, and we lift each other up rather than compete. I am not afraid to ask anyone for help, share something I am struggling with, or admit that I am confused about a certain topic in class. I could not imagine going to a law school where I view my classmates as competitors, rather than my teammates.”

For the second year in a row, Cumberland School of Law ranked in the top 10 for Greatest Resources for Women category. This list is based on the percent of the student body that are women and student survey responses to a question on whether all students are afforded equal treatment by students and faculty regardless of their gender. 

“We are keenly aware of the challenges faced by women in the workplace and in education, from disparities in pay to outright discrimination,” said Blake Hudson, dean of Cumberland School of Law. “We strive to be a place where everyone’s worth is valued equally and are proud to provide resources to help our female students achieve their full potential.”