Student Resources

  • Historic and pleasant campus. Check.
  • Supportive and accessible faculty. Check.
  • Award-winning and learning-focused library. Check.
  • Cutting-edge technology for the classroom and the courtroom. Indeed.

Why the emphasis on technology? Samford University’s Cumberland School of Law recognizes that new advances in technology offer new tools to enrich the learning experience. And as technology changes, so must the law to adapt to the new opportunities and issues created by our changing world. Our graduates are better prepared lawyers because of their hands-on experience with practice-changing technology now available.

State-of-the-art Resources

Our Trial Courtroom

Equipped with smart boards for presentation, a computerized projection and sound system, digital video, and a plasma television.

Our Classrooms

All classrooms have a SMART board or SMART Sympodium.

Our Hare, Wynn, Newell & Newton Advanced Trial Advocacy Courtroom

Equipped to reflect the technology available in courtrooms across the country.

Our Advanced Trial Advocacy Course

Includes database and Internet access at each counsel table, as well as delivers special instruction in reproducing evidence with three-dimensional digital presenters, video, and DVD reenactments. Digital video is used to critique and polish courtroom skills.

Faces Book+

2016-2017
2015-2016
2014-2015
2013-2014
2012-2013
2011-2012
2010-2011
2009-2010
2008-2009
2007-2008

Forms+

Note: These forms are in the process of being redeveloped from the old site, If the form is not linked, it has not yet been moved. Please contact Cumberland Technology Services for assistance

CCMC/PIP

Public Interest Fellowships
Spirit of Service

General

Recording Request

SBA

Election Candidate Letter of Intent

Student Records

Application for Degree
Bar Intent Form
Dean's Certification
Joint Degree Enrollment Form - Governing Procedures
Transcript Request
Waitlist

Student Services

Graduation Candidate Diploma Form
Letter of Good Standing Requisition Form

Trial Advocacy

Equipment request for Advanced Trial Skills
Judicial Observation Report

Trial Journal

Candidate Address Form

Student Records+

The Office of Law Student Records maintains all law student’s records, updates the student database, and coordinates all phases of course registration. The Student Records Office promotes a professional and supportive atmosphere while providing knowledgeable and exceptional academic assistance to our students.

The Office of Law Student Records provides the following services:

Upon written request or with student authorization and release forms and in accordance with FERPA guidelines, this office provides documents and transcripts to students, employers and/or bar associations.

Rank Percentages

Rank percentages from the most recent completed term

Scholar of Merit+

Scholar of Merit

All future of scholar of merit lists will be posted in the news section.

2016 Summer
2016 Spring
2015 Fall
2015 Summer
2015 Spring
2014 Fall
2014 Summer
2014 Spring

Student Services+

The office of student services strives to enhance Cumberland students’ success in law school and in life. The office:

  • Provides academic and non-academic counseling
  • Coordinates disabilities services
  • Supports student organizations
  • Provides bar information
  • Organizes commencement exercises
  • Works as a liaison to direct students to available campus services.

The office is a resource and sounding board to help students navigate the rigors of law school.

Student Health Links

Online Mental Health Resource
University Student Health Services

Publications and Policies

Honor Code - Available on the Policies page
Student Directory
Student Handbook - Available on the Policies page
Student Organization Booklet 2012

University Services and Opportunities

Campus Recreation
Department of Public Safety & Emergency Management
Financial Aid & Scholarships

Forms

Matthew McClain Peer Scholarship Fund Application