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Upcoming Events

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

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.

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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News

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.
Students Nabil Hamka, 2L, and Zaineb-Stalene Al-Dhalimi, 2L are part of the ODEIB Student Feature for Muslim American Heritage Month. Nabil is President and Al-Dhalimi is Vice-President of the Muslim Law Students Association (MLSA).
Detroit Mercy Law unveiled portraits of the Jesuit and Mercy religious founders—St. Ignatius of Loyola (founder of the Society of Jesus) and Venerable Catherine McAuley (founder of the Sisters of Mercy)—on Thursday, November 7, 2024.