Admission
Interested in becoming a lawyer? We invite you to learn more about Cumberland School of Law and our admission process.
Samford University’s Cumberland School of Law is nationally recognized for its exceptional legal education. Through our collegial, scholarly environment, our J.D. curriculum prepares students for a successful legal career.
Admission Timeline
Sep 1
Application Opens
Oct 1
FAFSA Available
Oct 15
Admission notification begins
Dec 31
Aim to have your application in
Jan 8
Jere F. White Jr. Fellowship deadline
March 12 & 26
Admitted Student Day*
April 2
First Deposit Due**
June 4
Second Deposit Due**
Aug 9 - 11
Orientation
*We’re planning for an on-campus event, but it will be switched to a virtual event depending on any restrictions caused by COVID-19.
**Check your acceptance packet for your deposit due dates if you applied later in the application cycle.
**Check your acceptance packet for your deposit due dates if you applied later in the application cycle.
I chose Cumberland because it felt like home. I knew law school would be a challenge, and I wanted a place that had a good community feel and also offered me a high-quality legal education. The Cumberland community is like no other. Students at Cumberland are kind, encouraging, and truly want one another to succeed.Caitlin Love
second-year law student
Assistant Dean for Admission and Enrollment Management Whitney Dachelet shares important tips about the admission process.
Dean Corky Strickland invites you to schedule a visit, on-campus or virtually, to help you learn more of what Cumberland School of Law is all about.
Second-year law student Tyler Flowers invites you to learn more about our Cumberland School of Law family and to connect with our Office of Admission.
First-year law student Monroe Thornton shares why Birmingham, the legal hub of Alabama, is such a great place to come to law school.