Environmental Law Speaker Series: Industrial Land Use
April 3, 12 p.m. – 1 p.m.
Robinson Hall Room 120

This panel discussion focuses on the origination and entitlement of industrial land uses as a driver for economic development and the duty to protect water quality as a natural resource. The discussion will touch on municipal planning, real estate entitlement, responsible construction management practices and procedures, toxic torts litigation, and resolution of environmental infractionCumberland School of Law students, and Samford students studying biology, geography, sociology and similar majors, as well as students in the Master of Science in Environmental Management are encouraged to attend. 

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Cumberland School of Law Spring Awards Ceremony
April 3, 5 p.m. – 6 p.m.
John L. Carroll Moot Courtroom
Cumberland School of Law Admitted Student Day
April 4

This event will provide students admitted to Cumberland School of Law a chance to explore the myriad of opportunities available. Registration for this event has closed.

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Cumberland School of Law Pensacola Alumni Reception
April 22, 5 p.m. – 7 p.m.
Clark Partington Attorneys at Law, 125 East Intendencia Street, 4th Floor, Pensacola, Florida 32502

Cumberland School of Law alumni in Pensacola, Florida, are invited to connect at a reception hosted by Clark Partington Attorneys at Law.

Cumberland School of Law Mobile Alumni Reception
April 23, 5 p.m. – 7 p.m.
Cunningham Bounds, 1601 Dauphin Street, Mobile, Alabama 36604

Cumberland School of Law alumni in Mobile, Alabama, are invited to a reception hosted by Cunningham Bounds Trial Attorneys.

Cumberland School of Law Commencement Reception
May 3, 2:30 p.m. – 4 p.m.
Brewer Plaza
Law Spring Commencement
May 3, 5 p.m. – 6 p.m.
Pete Hanna Center

Join Samford University as we celebrate our spring graduates.

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Mandatory Professionalism Seminar
May 16, 8:30 a.m. – 11:45 a.m.

This seminar is the Professionalism seminar required by the Alabama State Bar Rule 9 for all newly admitted attorneys in Alabama.

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Cumberland Connection Law School Immersion Program
May 19 – 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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The Art of Advocacy CLE Conference
June 29 – July 1
Balmoral Hotel, Edinburgh, Scotland

Cumberland School of Law's second annual international CLE conference, The Art of Advocacy, will be held at the Balmoral Hotel in Edinburgh, Scotland, June 29-July 1, 2025.

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Oral Arguments
October 14, 9 a.m.
Wright Center

Cumberland School of Law and the Birmingham Bar Foundation will partner to host oral arguments of the Supreme Court of Alabama and the Alabama Court of Appeals.

Cumberland School of Law Annual Alumni Reunion Reception
October 24
The Florentine, 2101 2nd Avenue North Birmingham, AL 35203

Cumberland School of Law will host its annual Alumni Reunion Reception and will recognize its 2025 Distinguished Alumni.