Our goal is to better the community by providing free mediation services to those in need. 

Upcoming Events:

• Past events.

Announcements:

• 2011 Mini-Grant for Law Student Organizations Application Deadline – Thursday, September 22, 2011 @ 5:00pm CST. The 2011 Pro Bono Task Force of the Alabama State Bar Association invites currently active law student organizations at Birmingham School of Law, Faulkner University Jones School of Law, Miles Law School, The University of Alabama School of Law and Samford University's Cumberland School of Law, to apply for a mini-grant in the amount of $500, to fund a pro bono project in Alabama, sponsored by the applying law student organization. Click for the Proposal or Application
   
• CCMC to Host an International Delegation
  The Cumberland Community Mediation Center will host a small international delegation of visitors from Armenia, Israel, Nigeria, Philippines and Tunisia. The delegates are in the United States to gain perspectives on conflict resolution and peace studies. These visitors are invited to the U.S. under the auspices of the Department of State's International Visitor Leadership Program. Their program is arranged by Mississippi Consortium for International Development.

  Project Objectives:
  This three-week project will examine U.S. perspectives on the use of preventive diplomacy and conflict resolution in both domestic and international spheres. Participants will explore political, academic, economic and social perspectives on conflict resolution and peace studies to gain a better understanding of U.S. government agencies and private organizations currently active in traditional and alternative diplomacy and dispute mediation.

  Project Goals:
  To develop an understanding of U.S. perspectives and strategies regarding the use of preventive diplomacy and conflict resolution in domestic and international affairs; To familiarize participants with governmental agencies and public and private organizations active in alternative diplomacy, dispute mediation, as well as post-traumatic stress management; To introduce participants to training in conflict resolution, including mediation, by universities and professional organizations; To discuss academic, political, military and economic perspectives on conflict resolution and peace studies.
   

• Re-launch of The Residence Life Mediation Program (RLMP) for Samford students has a new wedsite. A homepage was established for the RLMP. The homepage provides mediation forms, directions for both staff and students, and downloadable posters and flyers for use by different University offices/groups to hang across campus. The two main goals of the re-launch are to make all staff members, faculty members, RAs and students more aware of the program and make it more utilized. A campus wide announcement is expected at the beginning of next academic term. Read more in the April 26th Dean's Newsletter./news/e-news-week-april-26-2011
   
• Family Court Paternity Docket Pilot Project
  The Community Mediation Center/Public Interest Project is proud to announce a new opportunity for students to gain practical legal experience and address a growing need in our community. The Family Court Paternity Docket Pilot Project will utilize law student volunteers to aid in the administration of the paternity and support docket at the Birmingham location of Jefferson County Family Court. The docket is held on the 1st, 3rd, and 4th Fridays of every month at the courthouse. Volunteers will gather information from plaintiffs so court officials can execute proper service of process; draft orders for paternity testing and support; and work with DHR and court officials to streamline the paternity and support docket for family court judges. One hour of directed research credit is available for students meeting certain requirements. If you would like to volunteer or have more questions, please stop by Room 215 and talk with Tim Cook or Professor Adams.
   
• Cumberland alumna, Tondra Moore, receives a 75K grant from Robert Wood Johnson Foundation, the nation’s leading philanthropy on health and health care.
   
• Cumberland School of Law salutes the following graduates in celebration of National Pro Bono Week: Anne Lampkin Durward '95, Charles T. Greene '07 and Leslie Barineau '85
   
•  Cumberland School of Law Pro Bono video can be seen on the national website for the ABA.
   
•  Alabama State Bar is offering a $500 mini-grant to a currently active law student organization at one of the law schools in Alabama. [Proposal & Application]
   

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