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.

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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.

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    Friday, January 10, 2025, 1 - 4 p.m.

    Friday, January 10, 2025, 1 - 4 p.m., In-Person

    Prospective students and applicants are invited to attend Discover Detroit Mercy Law Day on Friday, January 10 from 1 to 4 pm. Guests will have the opportunity to take a mock law class and tour of the building in addition to hearing a presentation about demystifying law school. You are welcome to bring a guest with you and do not have to register your guest. 

    Any questions you may have can be directed to lawadmissions@udmercy.edu.

    Please register in advance. 

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.

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Upcoming Alumni and Community Events

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

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    March 7, 2025: 109th Detroit Mercy Law Review Symposium From Theory to Practice: Mastering the Art of Effective Legal Advocacy

    109th Detroit Mercy Law Review Symposium
    From Theory to Practice: Mastering the Art of Effective Legal Advocacy
    Friday, March 7, 2025, Time: TBD
    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.

    Please check back here for more information coming soon or visit the Law Review Symposium page for more information.

Calendars

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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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