Appellate Court Oral Arguments

Since 2005, the Birmingham Bar Foundation and Cumberland School of Law have co-sponsored the road show of the Alabama Supreme Court, the Court of Criminal Appeals or the Court of Civil Appeals. The Courts hear oral arguments at Samford University’s Wright Center, creating a unique opportunity for local high school students, law students, members of the legal community and the general public to see Alabama’s highest courts at work.  

The goal of the project is for students and the public to observe the state’s highest courts at work and increase their understanding of and appreciation for the legal system. To facilitate the students’ knowledge about the oral arguments, a Birmingham Bar Association member speaks at the participating schools in advance of the arguments to educate students about the legal system. Handout materials are made available at the oral arguments for all of those attending.

Oral Arguments will be heard on March 5, 2026 at Samford University’s Wright Center. This project would not be possible without the support and efforts of Cumberland School of Law.

If you would like more information about this year’s event, please reach out to Mandy Peterson-Tice, Executive Director, Birmingham Bar Foundation at (205) 974-2279 or mandy.peterson@bbfound.org.