Frequently Asked Questions
No, there are not prerequisite courses needed to apply to Cumberland School of Law’s Juris Doctor program. But all applicants must hold a bachelor’s degree from a college or university with institutional accreditation. We encourage potential applicants to choose an undergraduate major with courses that will strengthen their critical thinking, reading and writing skills.
No, there is no minimum Law School Admission Test (LSAT) score required to apply to Cumberland School of Law's JD program. You can view our median LSAT and GPA scores here.
No, legal-related internships or field experiences are not required to apply to Cumberland School of Law's JD program. However, these experiences can be valuable as one considers law school and can help the applicant once attending law school, even though they do not impact admission decisions.
No, Cumberland School of Law does not hold admission interviews for the JD program.
No, you do not have to apply to É«»¢ÊÓƵ and Cumberland School of Law separately. Most ABA-accredited law schools use the (LSAC) to manage their application process, allowing students to submit all required materials in one centralized system.
The Juris Doctor classes are offered primarily in-person and during the day, Monday-Friday. Occasionally, an upper-level elective course may be offered online. We also offer a joint degree program allowing you to get a Master of Laws (LLM) at the same time as your Juris Doctor. The LLM portion is 100% online.
All of É«»¢ÊÓƵ's on-campus housing is reserved for undergraduate students. Most law students live in nearby apartment complexes or rental homes. The Office of Admission can help direct admitted students to recommended housing opportunities in Birmingham.
Your application for admission to Cumberland School of Law is your application for scholarship; no additional application is necessary. Every admitted student is evaluated for one of our merit-based scholarships. Our scholarship committee makes scholarship selections based on the information you provide in your application including but not limited to cumulative undergraduate GPA and LSAT score.
Our full-time Juris Doctor program takes three years to complete, while our flex-time program option allows a student to split the first year courseload into two years, finishing in four years instead of the traditional three. We also offer a 3+3 accelerated program, through which students earn their bachelor’s degree and Juris Doctor in six years rather than the traditional seven.
Our visit page provides information on how to register for an upcoming event, schedule an individual visit on campus, or find a time for a virtual meeting with an admission counselor.
Our in-house Career Development Office (CDO) helps students and alumni pursue their professional goals with foundational training, peer mentoring, individual career counseling and extensive networking opportunities. The CDO hosts multiple events throughout the year to connect our students with attorneys and alumni in Alabama and beyond.
Cumberland’s Academic and Bar Success Program is dedicated to supporting students from their pre-1L summer through the bar exam and into their legal careers. In the first and second years of law school, students are given information and resources to navigate the requirements and registration process for the bar exam. In the third year of law school, students register for the bar exam and study using a prep course. Regular checkpoints and individualized support ensure that Cumberland students enter the bar exam equipped and ready.