--- title: 'The 50 | 150 Anniversaries at Alabama Law' date: '2022-06-02T13:30:06-05:00' type: page word_count: 191 char_count: 1380 tokens: 249 --- # The 50 | 150 Anniversaries at Alabama Law ![](https://www.law.ua.edu/wp-content/uploads/archive/main/Anniversary-logo-red_sm.png) Throughout the 2022-2023 academic year, Alabama Law is commemorating The 50|150 Anniversaries. During this time of remembrance, we are celebrating the 150th Anniversary of the founding of the School of Law, and acknowledging that it was only 50 years ago that the first class of African American students graduated from the Law School. [Our History.](our-history) --------------------------- Read Stories of the Past and Share Your Own [Our Future.](our-future) ------------------------- Learn How You Can Help Support the Future of Alabama Law Events. ------- See Our Latest Schedule of Upcoming Events The University of Alabama School of Law has a rich history, but many of the greatest stories have not yet been shared. [We want to hear your stories.](/anniversaries/our-history/#story) **Washington D.C. Externship & Alumni Social**: Date: Tuesday, March 7 Please contact with any questions **Wiregrass Alabama Alumni Social** Date: Thursday, April 13 Time: 5:30 pm – 7:00 pm Location: The Cochran Firm 111 East Main Street Dothan, AL 36301 **Alabama Law 50th Anniversary Gala: A Legacy Fundraising Event** Date: Friday, April 21 Time: Cocktails – 6 pm ; Dinner – 7 pm Location: Alabama Law Center