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114th Annual Red Mass
Tuesday, September 22, 2026, 12:00 p.m., Ss. Peter & Paul Jesuit Church
Join Detroit Mercy Law and the legal community in celebrating the 114th Annual Red Mass. Red Mass is an occasion for judges, attorneys, civic leaders, and law students of all faiths to come together and pray for blessings and strength in the coming year’s work. This year’s Red Mass will be celebrated by Archbishop Edward J. Weisenburger, Archdiocese of Detroit. The Honorable Stephen J. Murphy III, U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Michigan will lead the Renewal of the Lawyer’s Oath of Commitment. A luncheon reception in the atrium at Detroit Mercy Law immediately follows the service.
Learn more and RSVP at: https://2026RedMass.eventbrite.com
Injustice Revealed: Stories of Wrongful Conviction and Exoneration
Wednesday, October 7, 2026, 5:00 - 7:00 p.m., Detroit Mercy Law, Room 226
Detroit Mercy Law’s Conviction Integrity Clinic invites you to join a candid discussion on wrongful convictions. Join Pulitzer Prize-winning author Gilbert King for a thought-provoking conversation about his acclaimed book, Bone Valley: A True Story of Injustice and Redemption in the Heart of Florida. Michigan exonerees will also share their personal experiences with wrongful conviction, incarceration and exoneration. Together, the panel will explore the human cost of injustice and the critical role that lawyers and communities play in advancing justice. Presented as part of the University of Detroit Mercy’s 150th anniversary celebration, this powerful discussion reflects the University’s commitment to service, justice and community engagement while highlighting how persistence in the pursuit of truth can help bring wrongful convictions to light. Reception following in the atrium.
More Info & Register: https://2026injusticerevealed.eventbrite.com
Discover Detroit Mercy Law Day
Friday, October 16, 2026, 1:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m., Detroit Mercy Law, in-person
Prospective students and their guest(s) are invited to come to our campus in Downtown Detroit to learn more about Detroit Mercy Law. The event will take place from 1 to 4 pm on Friday, October 16. You will have the opportunity to hear from Grace Henning and Stephanie Winbigler, Directors of Admissions, about the application process and what Detroit Mercy Law looks for in an applicant as well as take a mock law class with a Detroit Mercy Law professor, and take a tour of the building with a current student.
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