Dean Bushnell invites you to make the dream of a law degree come true. Ben Harrelson, Class of 2006. Read about me, other students and graduates at My BSL Story.

A Tradition of Excellence Since 1915

A Unique Opportunity

Since 1915, the Birmingham School of Law has been offering a high quality affordable legal education to individuals who choose not to attend a traditional law school for financial, family or occupational reasons. Birmingham School of Law presents a unique opportunity for self-disciplined individuals to earn a law degree.

BSL is an evening law school. The classes begin at 6:30 P.M. Monday through Friday and last for two academic hours. There are fall, spring and summer semesters and students may begin their legal studies any of these three semesters.

Graduation programs are available for students who want to attend three or four evenings a week. The time for completing graduation requirements varies between 3-4 years. [Note: Students are required to complete a minimum of 3 courses per semester.]

Birmingham School of Law has an outstanding faculty of practicing attorneys and judges. Students' learning experiences are dramatically enhanced by their professors' practical knowledge of the law and opportunities for "hands-on" training through courses such as Trial Advocacy Skills, Advanced Legal Writing, Legal/Judicial Internships, etc.

Birmingham School of Law is a non-ABA accredited law school.  Our graduates are eligible to sit for the Alabama bar exam.  Check the bar association rules in other states regarding non-ABA degree graduates sitting for their bar exam. 

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Three of four Circuit Judges in Etowah County are BSL Grads. Read more at My BSL Story.