Events and Calendars

Detroit Mercy Law hosts numerous educational and social events throughout the year for prospective and current students, alumni and friends, legal scholars, and community members. We invite you to view our calendars, and register to attend upcoming events. Click here to view our past events.

 

Admissions Events

Learn About the Admissions Process

Join Grace Henning, Director of Admissions & Communications, for a virtual small group advising appointment. Director Henning will go over what the admissions committee looks at in applications, the LSAT, what you need to prepare for the application, and Detroit Mercy Law programs. You’ll have the chance to ask questions live or submit questions through your registration. Sessions will not be recorded. 

If the pre-scheduled small group advising times do not work with your schedule or you have follow-up questions from the session you attended, you are welcome to schedule an individual appointment with Director Henning. 

Check back for more Admissions events.

 

Learn About the Dual JD Admissions Process

Join Stephanie Winbigler, Director of Dual JD Admissions, for a virtual group advising session.  Director Winbigler will go over what the Dual JD admissions committee looks at in applications, the LSAT, what you need to prepare for the application, as well as insight into the Canadian & American Dual JD Law program. You’ll have the chance to ask questions live or submit questions through your registration. Sessions will not be recorded.

If the pre-scheduled small group advising times do not work with your schedule or you have follow-up questions from the session you attended, you are welcome to schedule an individual appointment with Director Winbigler.

Check back for more Dual JD Admissions Process events.

 

Discover Detroit Mercy Law Day

Prospective students and their guest(s) are invited to come to our campus in Downtown Detroit to learn more about Detroit Mercy Law. Check back for more Discover Detroit Mercy Law Day.

 

Mock Law Classes & Panel Discussions

Throughout the year, Detroit Mercy Law will be hosting virtual mock law classes, taught by current Detroit Mercy Law professors. Check back for more Mock Law Classes & Panel Discussions.  

 

Participate in a Dual JD Mock Class

Join us at our virtual Dual JD mock class taught by one of our faculty members.   Following the class, there will be a Q&A where you can ask questions about the Dual JD program. Please note this session will not be recorded. 

If the session does not work with your schedule or you have follow-up questions, you are welcome to schedule an individual appointment with Director Winbigler. Please check back for further dates.

 

Gain Insight from Current Dual JD Students

Gain insight from Dual JD current students on how you can get a fully integrated transnational experience in the only comparative, three-year law program of its kind in North America. Please note this session will not be recorded. 

If the session does not work with your schedule or you have follow-up questions, you are welcome to schedule an individual appointment with Director Winbigler. Please check back for further dates.

 

 

Upcoming Alumni and Community Events

For information on Alumni Events please contact Kimberly Batchelor Davis, batchekn@udmercy.edu.

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    August 9: 2025 ABLA Cookout

    2025 ABLA Cookout
    Saturday, August 9, 2:00 – 5:00 p.m., Detroit Mercy Law Student Parking Lot

    Join Detroit Mercy Law's Association of Black Law Alumni (ABLA) for an afternoon of food, fellowship and fun at the 5th Annual ABLA Cookout. Detroit Mercy Law alumni, current students, faculty/staff, and friends of ABLA are invited to enjoy some tasty grilled treats, great conversation, music, games and more.

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    September 23: 113th Annual Red Mass

    113th Annual Red Mass
    Tuesday, September 23, 12:00 p.m., Ss. Peter & Paul Jesuit Church

    Join Detroit Mercy Law and the legal community in celebrating the 113th 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 Shalina D. Kumar '96, United States District Court, Eastern District of Michigan will lead the Renewal of the Lawyer’s Oath of Commitment. All are invited to join a luncheon reception in the atrium at Detroit Mercy Law immediately following the service.

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Calendars

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    Master Calendar

    View dates for events and more.
    Questions? Contact Sunny Kerschenheiter, Director of Special Events, at kerschsc@udmercy.edu.

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    Academic Calendar

    Academic Calendar 2025-2026

    Academic Calendar 2024-2025

    View key dates throughout the academic year.
    Questions? Contact the Registrar’s Office.

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    Room Scheduling Calendar

    Room Scheduling Calendar 
    Use this to request a room reservation at the law school.
    Questions? Contact Sunny Kerschenheiter, Director of Special Events, at kerschsc@udmercy.edu.

Plan an Event

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    Event Policies and Procedures

    Before planning an event, please review the Event Procedures document.
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    Event Inquiry Form

    Before planning an event, please review the Event Procedures document. Please also review the calendars above to avoid date conflicts and then submit an event inquiry form. Please direct questions about planning an event to Sunny Kerschenheiter, Director of Special Events, at kerschsc@udmercy.edu.

    Event Inquiry Form

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