School of Law

School of Law

Now Accepting Applications for our Fully Online JD Program

Why Detroit Mercy Law?

A Strategic Location in Downtown Detroit

A Strategic Location in Downtown Detroit

Launch your legal career at the only law school in the heart of Downtown Detroit and immerse yourself in the region's largest legal community. Learn More
Expanded Career Opportunities

Expanded Career Opportunities

Detroit Mercy Law students and graduates secure positions at top law firms, competitive judicial clerkships, and positions in government, business, and public interest organizations across the US and Canada. Learn More
Hands-on Lawyering from Day One

Hands-on Lawyering from Day One

Detroit Mercy Law provides students with hands-on learning from day one. We not only teach the law, we teach how to be lawyers. Learn More

Upcoming Events

For the most up-to-date event schedule, please visit our events page.

2026 Commencement
Friday, May 8, 2026, at 2:00 p.m. (EST), Calihan Hall, McNichols Campus
The University of Detroit Mercy School of Law will celebrate the graduating class of 2026 at the Commencement Ceremony on Friday, May 8 at 2:00 p.m. in Calihan Hall on the McNichols Campus of University of Detroit Mercy. Graduates, dignitaries, and faculty are expected to arrive at Calihan no later than 1:00 p.m. Guests may begin to be seated in Calihan Hall at 1:00 p.m. and should be seated by 1:45 p.m. to make way for the academic procession.
For more information, please visit our Commencement page.

Events Calendar

News

September 18, 2025

Continuing our Legacy of Innovation & Access: Detroit Mercy Law offers first online JD program in Michigan

Detroit Mercy Law is the first and only law school to offer an online JD program in Michigan. Applications are now open for the first incoming class, to begin in fall 2026. The program is designed to be a fully-online, part-time, four-year program.

June 16, 2025

Detroit Mercy Law Clinic Program Celebrates 60 Years of Service and Impact

University of Detroit Mercy School of Law proudly celebrated the 60th anniversary of its pioneering Law Clinic Program on Thursday, June 12. The evening brought together alumni, faculty, students, community partners, government officials, and other supporters to honor six decades of service and impact through clinical legal education—a legacy that continues today.

April 29, 2025

Detroit Mercy Law Graduates Achieve 93 Percent Employment Rate

University of Detroit Mercy School of Law’s 2024 graduates achieved a 93 percent employment rate in legal and professional positions. Graduates secured employment in a variety of settings, including positions with law firms, courts, and government, business, and public interest organizations across the United States and Canada.

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