Birmingham School of Law

For 100 years, Birmingham School of Law has provided a quality education at an affordable price for law students.

The affordable tuition rate, coupled with night and Saturday classes, have made law school possible for students who otherwise could not have pursued a career in law. Students can earn a Juris Doctor degree at the school and, upon passing the state bar examination, can practice law in Alabama. A practical teaching philosophy taught by practicing attorneys and judges has evolved into a practical ap

Birmingham School of Law Hosts Law Day Mock Trial at Jefferson County Courthouse

05/22/2026

On Friday, May 1, the Birmingham School of Law's Black Law Student Association celebrated Law Day 2026 with its 17th annual performance of a mock trial at the Jefferson County Courthouse starring local middle school students from i3 and Legacy Prep Charter School. A special thanks to Professor Desiree Alexander, BLSA President Sheena Reed, Judge Marshell Hatcher, and the distinguished panel of celebrity judges who made this Law Day so special for these bright young students!

Birmingham School of Law Hosts Law Day Mock Trial at Jefferson County Courthouse By Sym Posey | The Birmingham Times The courtroom at the Jefferson County Courthouse took on a different tone Friday as middle school students from i3 Academy and Legacy Prep Charter School stepped…

05/14/2026

The Alabama Supreme Court recently approved amendments to the Rules Governing Admission to the Alabama State Bar. Among the changes is a new rule limiting applicants to a cumulative five lifetime attempts at the Alabama Bar Exam, with limited exceptions.

The number of attempts begin with any attempt in July 2026 and thereafter. The order also updates educational eligibility requirements for applicants seeking admission to the Alabama State Bar. You can read the full order here:

admissions.alabar.org