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Cumberland School of Law, Samford University

Cumberland School of Law, Samford University

Birmingham, AL

ABA accredited Founded 1847· 491 students

The Cumberland School of Law is an ABA-accredited law school located at Samford University in Homewood, Alabama. Established in 1847 at Cumberland University in Lebanon, Tennessee, it ranks as the 11th oldest law school in the United States.

The school offers multiple degree programs including a Juris Doctor, a Master of Comparative Law designed for foreign attorneys, eight dual-degree options, and a Master of Laws program with specialized concentrations. The law school moved from Tennessee to Alabama in 1961 and has become known for emphasizing trial advocacy and practical legal skills.