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Samford University
Overview
Samford University / Cumberland School of Law is located in Birmingham, AL, in a suburban setting.
Degrees & Awards
Degrees Offered
| Degree | Concentration | Sub-concentration |
|---|---|---|
| Juris Doctor/Master of Arts in Theological Studies (JD/MATS) | ||
| Juris Doctor/Master of Science (JD/MS) | ||
| Master of Comparative Law (MCL) | ||
| Juris Doctor/Master of Business Administration (JD/MBA) | ||
| Juris Doctor/Master of Public Administration (JD/MPA) | ||
| Juris Doctor/Master of Science in Environmental Management (JD/MSEM) | ||
| Juris Doctor/Master of Divinity (JD/M Div) | ||
| Juris Doctor (JD) | ||
| Juris Doctor/Master of Accounting (JD/M Acc) | ||
| Juris Doctor/Master of Public Health (JD/MPH) | ||
| Master of Studies in Law (MSL) | ||
| Master of Laws (LL M) |
Degrees Awarded
| Degree | Number Awarded |
|---|---|
| Master's Degrees | 13 |
| Doctoral Degrees | 142 |
Earning Your Degree
| Part-time study available? |
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| Evening/weekend programs available? | No |
| Distance learning programs available? |
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| Terminal master's degree available? | No |
Admissions
Acceptance Rate
579
Applied
424
Accepted
150
Enrolled
Applying
Yes
Electronic applications accepted?
Yes
Applications processed on a rolling basis?
Application Deadlines
| Type | Domestic | International | Priority date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fall deadline | June 1st | June 1st | Yes |
Entrance Requirements
| Exam | Details | |
|---|---|---|
| Master's Degree Requirements | Personal statement, professional resume; bachelor's degree with minimum GPA of 3.0 and 2 letters recommendation (for MSL); JD or enrolled as JD student and letter of recommendation (for LL!M) | |
| Doctoral Degree Exam | LSAT | |
| Doctoral Degree Requirements | Undergraduate degree |
| Exam | Details | |
|---|---|---|
| TOEFL: Required |
TOEFL Paper score: 550 TOEFL IBT score: 90 |
Tuition & Fees
Financial Support
| Financial award applicants must submit: | FAFSA |
|---|---|
| Application deadlines for financial awards | February 15 |
| Types of financial support available |
Scholarship and/or loans |
Student Body
451
Total Graduate Students
Not Reported
International Breakout (representing other countries)
Race/Ethnicity
| Hispanic/Latino | 3.77% |
|---|---|
| Black or African American | 10.2% |
| White or Caucasian | 80% |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 1.33% |
| Asian | 0.89% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0.22% |
| Two or more races | 1.33% |
| Unknown | 1.55% |
Gender
Male (48%)
Female (51%)
Faculty
37
Total faculty
Full-time - 18
Part-time - 19
Male (23)
Female (14)
Research
| Focus of faculty research: | Environmental, criminal, constitutional law, evidence, civil procedure |
|---|---|
| Externally sponsored research expenditures last year: | 0 |
Location & Contact
Address
800 Lakeshore Drive
Birmingham, AL 35229
United States
Birmingham, AL 35229
United States
Contact
Mr. Henry C. Strickland
Dean/Professor of Law
Email: hcstrick@samford.edu
Phone: 205-726-2704
Fax: 205-726-4457
Dean/Professor of Law
Email: hcstrick@samford.edu
Phone: 205-726-2704
Fax: 205-726-4457
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