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Hon. Judge Jeanine Pirro Visits UDM
DETROIT, Mich. – Jan. 29 - Hon. Jeanine Pirro, a highly respected, nationally-syndicated television court show judge, former District Attorney and County Court Judge, visited University of Detroit Mercy School of Law on January 28, 2010. Judge Pirro honored law students with an hour-long discussion centered on her passion for victims’ rights and her vast experience in the courtroom.
Judge Pirro was an Assistant District Attorney in Westchester County, New York, before becoming the first female judge to sit on the county court bench, and the first female District Attorney of Westchester County, serving from 1993 to 2005.
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New at UDM - Introduction to Mexican Law and Spanish Legal Terminology
DETROIT, Mich. – Jan. 22 – This semester, UDM launched Introduction to Mexican Law and Spanish Legal Terminology, the first in a series of courses now offered at UDM School of Law as part of its Degrees of the Americas program. This free seminar builds Spanish language skills as its prepares students for Mexican Law electives scheduled for the coming summer and fall terms at UDM. Basic proficiency in Spanish is required for this introductory course.
Gabriela Sakmar, the licensed Mexican attorney teaching the course, describes this seminar as a preview of Mexican law in which students receive a general overview of the Mexican legal system, its institutions and civil law traditions, as well as general information about the country of Mexico. Throughout the course, students also learn Spanish legal terminology.
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UDM Law in the News
Writing Competition wins pile up for UDM Students
Professor Logan Robinson’s comments on GM’s new full-time CEO Whitacre
Immigration Clinic expands, offers help to those in need
UDM Law Clinical Program Honored by the Arab-American Anti-Discrimination Committee
Auto Industry Expert Shows UDM Law Students the Corporate Ropes
Professor Logan Robinson’s comments on the departure of CEO Fritz Henderson from GM
Professor Logan Robinson's November 7th Article in Forbes
Detroit Named 12th Safest City in the Country
School of Law Inducts Students into Dean's Honor Society
Moot Court Compete Among Nation's Best!
UDM Regional Finalist at Jessup International Moot Court Competition.
UDM Law among 10 Most Innovative Law Schools
January 2009 The National Jurist
JD/LLB Program: Train for the Future
January/Febraury 2009 American Bar Association
The Attorney Multipass
07/08 ABA Journal
UD Mercy law program will allow grads to practice in Mexico and U.S.
04/29/08 The Detroit News

