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109th Detroit Mercy Law Review Symposium: From Theory to Practice: Mastering the Art of Effective Legal Advocacy
Friday, March 7, 2025, Time: 9:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m., University of Detroit Mercy School of Law
Effective legal advocacy refers to the art of persuasively using the law to represent clients, resolve disputes, and promote justice. Effective legal advocacy entails more than just a mastery of legal principles; it requires the strategic acumen to apply them persuasively in a diverse and often high-stakes environment. Whether orally advocating for clients in courtrooms, negotiating complex transactions, or crafting and presenting compelling legal arguments, successful advocacy goes beyond technical proficiency—it demands a deep understanding of human behavior, communication, and ethics.
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Please visit the Law Review Symposium page for more information.

Erin Go Law 
Thursday, March 13, 2025, from 5:00 – 7:00 p.m., Detroit Mercy Law Atrium
The Detroit Mercy Law Alumni Association invites you to attend a networking reception with fellow members of the law community. Come and celebrate the spirit of St. Patrick’s Day while enjoying an evening of great conversation, making connections, as well as delicious Irish brew and fare. 
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Black Law Students Association (BLSA) Vegas Night 
Saturday, March 22, 2025 from 7:00 p.m. - 11:00 p.m.
North Rosedale Park Civic Association (18445 Scarsdale Street Detroit, MI 48223)
Vegas Night is the Black Law Student Association's signature, annual fundraising event. Our casino-style scholarship fundraiser brings together members of the Metro-Detroit legal community and awards current UDM law students with scholarships to support the expenses of their legal education. The event includes a silent auction showcase, casino-style games, raffle giveaways, music, and more.

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February 17, 2025
Detroit Mercy Law Housing Clinic Invites Applications from Detroit Homeowners to the Property Tax Appeal Program by March 5
University of Detroit Mercy School of Law relaunched the Housing Law Clinic in partnership with the Coalition for Property Tax Justice to help Detroit homeowners reduce over-assessed residential property taxes through the Detroit Property Tax Appeal Project. Detroiters with a primary residence worth less than $200,000 in the City of Detroit are invited to apply for a free evaluation of their taxes at https://app.propertytaxproject.com/detroit by March 5, 2025.
January 15, 2025
Nicholas Schroeck Named Dean of University of Detroit Mercy School of Law
University of Detroit Mercy named Nicholas Schroeck the next dean of the School of Law. While the University conducted a national dean search, Schroeck served as interim dean. He is a leader in legal education, a sought-after environmental law expert, and a member of the State Bar of Michigan.
April 11, 2024
Detroit Mercy Law Graduates Achieve 91 Percent Employment Rate
University of Detroit Mercy School of Law 2023 graduates achieved a 91 percent employment rate in legal and professional positions. Graduates secured employment in various positions including at top law firms, competitive judicial clerkships, and government, business, and public interest organizations.
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