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Applying to UDM School of Law

Applicants are encouraged to apply for admission as early as possible in the academic year preceding entry into law school. First-year students matriculate once a year in August.

The priority deadline for applications is April 15.

• Apply online through LSAC
• Download application for admission
• Request application materials
• Check your application status online

A complete application to UDM School of Law includes:

1. Signed or e-signed (if applying electronically) and dated application.

2. Non-refundable application fee of $50.00 (U.S.) Paper applicants make checks or money orders payable to the University of Detroit Mercy. Please include your LSAC account number on your payment.

3. Personal Statement. Applicants are to present themselves and their qualifications in a Personal Statement. This statement should not exceed two typewritten or electronically attached pages and should include your name and LSAC account number on each page.
   
   
4. Two letters of recommendation. References may forward current (no more than 18 months) letters of recommendation directly to the UDM or utilize the Letter of Recommendation service offered by LSAC. At least one recommendation letter must come from a college instructor, unless the applicant has been out of college for a number of years.
   
   
5. Resume. Applicants must submit a complete resume since high school graduation. Please include all past and current employment, community activities and service, military experience, extracurricular activities, continuing education and enrichment, awards, prizes and scholarships. Applicants should be certain to provide information about time periods not reflected in their academic transcripts.
   
   
6. Law School Data Assembly Report submitted to the School of Law by the LSDAS.

Please direct all inquiries and materials to:

Admissions Office
University of Detroit Mercy School of Law
651 E. Jefferson Avenue
Detroit, MI 48226.