en/law/news/defaultAdd this address to your favorite feed reader to receive the latest news from Â鶹¹û¶³'s Cumberland School of Law.Copyright, Â鶹¹û¶³. All rights reserved.mblack3@samford.eduÂ鶹¹û¶³ Cumberland School of Law placed 51st in the nation for first-time bar passage rates based on 2025 data from the American Bar Association.Fri, 12 Jun 2026 00:00:00 -0500/law/news/2026/Cumberland-School-of-Law-Ranks-51st-in-the-Nation-for-First-Time-Bar-Passage.aspx/law/news/2026/Cumberland-School-of-Law-Ranks-51st-in-the-Nation-for-First-Time-Bar-Passage.aspxWilliam G. Ross, the Albert P. Brewer Professor of Law and Ethics, testified recently at a hearing of the U.S. House of Representatives examining proposals to alter the number of Justices of the U.S. Supreme Court.Fri, 05 Jun 2026 00:00:00 -0500/law/faculty/Cumberland-Law-Professor-William-G-Ross-Participates-in-US-House-Hearing-on-Supreme-Court-Composition.aspx/law/faculty/Cumberland-Law-Professor-William-G-Ross-Participates-in-US-House-Hearing-on-Supreme-Court-Composition.aspxÂ鶹¹û¶³â€™s Cumberland School of Law welcomed a new cohort of students to campus May 17–23 for the second annual Cumberland Connection Program, an immersive introduction to law school and the legal profession.Wed, 27 May 2026 00:00:00 -0500/law/news/2026/Cumberland-School-of-Law-Welcomes-Second-Cohort-for-Immersive-Pre-Law-Program.aspx/law/news/2026/Cumberland-School-of-Law-Welcomes-Second-Cohort-for-Immersive-Pre-Law-Program.aspxÂ鶹¹û¶³â€™s Cumberland School of Law has expanded upon its 3 plus 3 partnerships, signing an agreement with Jacksonville State University. This partnership creates an accelerated pathway for qualified students to earn both their undergraduate and law degrees in just six years.Thu, 21 May 2026 00:00:00 -0500/law/news/2026/Cumberland-Expands-3-3-Partnerships-Announces-Accelerated-Pathway-with-Jacksonville-State-University.aspx/law/news/2026/Cumberland-Expands-3-3-Partnerships-Announces-Accelerated-Pathway-with-Jacksonville-State-University.aspxCumberland Law alumnus Walker McCrary advances JAG career, serving as trial counsel in Germany, prosecuting military justice cases, advising commanders and demonstrating leadership, advocacy and commitment to service.Wed, 20 May 2026 00:00:00 -0500/law/news/2026/Walker-McCrary-Takes-on-Military-Counsel-Role.aspx/law/news/2026/Walker-McCrary-Takes-on-Military-Counsel-Role.aspxAs state legislatures begin exploring how to regulate artificial intelligence, coverage from Law360 is highlighting the work of Â鶹¹û¶³ Cumberland School of Law Professor Tim McFarlin, whose scholarship has already helped chart the path for possible state copyrights and patents in AI-generated content.Tue, 19 May 2026 00:00:00 -0500/law/faculty/McFarlin-Research-Gains-National-Attention-for-Anticipating-the-Rise-of-State-Intellectual-Property-Laws-for-Artificial-Intelligence.aspx/law/faculty/McFarlin-Research-Gains-National-Attention-for-Anticipating-the-Rise-of-State-Intellectual-Property-Laws-for-Artificial-Intelligence.aspxMaryam Stevenson, associate professor at Â鶹¹û¶³â€™s Cumberland School of Law, is contributing to an important national conversation on health care access through her recent scholarly publication in the Georgetown Immigration Law Journal.Mon, 18 May 2026 00:00:00 -0500/law/faculty/Cumberland-Law-Professor-Publishes-on-Physician-Immigration-Policy-in-Georgetown-Immigration-Law-Journal.aspx/law/faculty/Cumberland-Law-Professor-Publishes-on-Physician-Immigration-Policy-in-Georgetown-Immigration-Law-Journal.aspxMelina Lettieri, JD ’26, was named an Academic All-American Trial Advocate by the National Association of Legal Advocacy Educators (NALAE), recognizing excellence in academics, advocacy and leadership. Wed, 13 May 2026 00:00:00 -0500/law/news/2026/Lettieri-Named-Academic-All-American-Trial-Advocate-by-National-Association-of-Legal-Advocacy-Educators.aspx/law/news/2026/Lettieri-Named-Academic-All-American-Trial-Advocate-by-National-Association-of-Legal-Advocacy-Educators.aspxLevi Wolff, JD '26, knew he wanted to practice tax law. What he didn't anticipate was how quickly that interest would turn into a front-row education in the federal judiciary—taking him all the way to Washington, D.C., and the U.S. Tax Court. Mon, 04 May 2026 00:00:00 -0500/law/news/2026/From-Cumberland-to-US-Tax-Court-Levi-Wolffs-Path-to-Federal-Judicial-Experience.aspx/law/news/2026/From-Cumberland-to-US-Tax-Court-Levi-Wolffs-Path-to-Federal-Judicial-Experience.aspxÂ鶹¹û¶³â€™s Cumberland School of Law recognized 157 graduates during spring commencement ceremony May 2 in Pete Hanna Center. Jeff Sessions, former U.S. Senator and U.S. Attorney General, delivered the keynote address.Sun, 03 May 2026 00:00:00 -0500/law/news/2026/Cumberland-School-of-Law-Commencement-Sessions-Calls-Future-Lawyers-to-Serve-as-Constitution-Guardians.aspx/law/news/2026/Cumberland-School-of-Law-Commencement-Sessions-Calls-Future-Lawyers-to-Serve-as-Constitution-Guardians.aspx