Birmingham is home to three of Alabama's law schools.
Five educational institutions in Alabama offer programs for students wishing to earn a Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree. All but two of these law schools are located in the state's largest city and legal center, Birmingham. Generally, students must hold a bachelor's degree in order to apply, as well as complete the Law School Admissions Test (LSAT).
University of Alabama
The University of Alabama School of Law provides traditional courses as well as a broad curriculum in emerging areas of the law, including environmental, international, business, intellectual property and white-collar crime. Located in Tuscaloosa, the law school requires applicants to complete a bachelor's degree before enrollment, as well as submit LSAT scores, at least one letter of recommendation, an application fee and an application form, which includes an essay to assess writing skills.
Samford University Cumberland School of Law
The Samford University Cumberland School of Law offers students some of the smallest first-year law classes in the United States. Established in 1847, the Cumberland School of Law is located near downtown Birmingham. The city is considered the legal center of the state with 3,200 practicing attorneys, federal and state courts, and government agencies. When applying, applicants must submit LSAT scores, an application form and fee, as well as a personal statement.
Faulkner University
The Thomas Goode Jones School of Law is part of Faulkner University, a Christian university in Montgomery. The School of Law offers students a traditional full-time, three-year program leading to a degree. Since more than sixty percent of the required curriculum is completed in the first year, students can undertake courses in areas of personal interest in following years. Applicants must submit LSAT scores, an application form, fee and personal statement.
Birmingham School of Law
Founded in 1915, the Birmingham School of Law is an evening law school offering students the flexibility to attend a nontraditional law school. To be considered for admission, applicants must have a bachelor's degree and submitted a completed application form with an application fee. Applicants are not required to submit LSAT scores, but recommends that any student with a GPA under 2.75 take the test.
Miles Law School
Miles Law School is located in Birmingham and offers evening classes to its students. Founded in 1974, the private law school is independent from Miles College and has its own Board of Trustees. Miles Law School is an approved law school and students may take the Alabama Bar Exam; however, like the Birmingham School of Law, it is not accredited by any state or regional authorities or the American Bar Association. Applicants must complete the LSAT in order to apply.
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