Applicant Preparation Programs
Detroit Mercy Law is committed to increasing access to legal education.
Applicants seeking preparation programs are encouraged to consider LexScholars by AccessLex, a pathway initiative that provides resources and guidance to deserving aspiring lawyers seeking law school admission.
LexScholars Post-Baccalaureate Program
Detroit Mercy Law has partnered with AccessLex to provide a deferred admission program to applicants who need additional preparation and exposure prior to starting law school.
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About the Program
The Post-Baccalaureate Program is designed for applicants who need additional preparation and support prior to starting law school. Applicants selected for this program will receive a deferral of admission to Detroit Mercy Law conditional on successful completion of the entire LexScholars Program.
Participants in the program must be committed to enroll at Detroit Mercy Law upon completion of the program. Participants who complete the program will automatically receive a minimum of a 20% scholarship to Detroit Mercy Law as well as a stipend from AccessLex.
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Referral and Selection Process
Applicants do not need to indicate any interest in the program on their application to Detroit Mercy Law. If the admissions committee feels that an applicant is a strong candidate for this program, the applicant will receive an offer of deferred admission contingent on completing this program.
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Learn More
Learn more about program specifics on the AccessLex website here.
Learn more about the application process by contacting the admissions team.
LexPreLaw Program
There are sometimes steps that applicants need to take before they are ready to be admitted to law school. Detroit Mercy Law is dedicated to helping applicants put together the strongest application possible. Through the LexPreLaw Program, Detroit Mercy Law hopes to help applicants who are denied admission improve their application and chances of being admitted in the next application cycle.
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About the Program
Applicants from underrepresented groups in the legal field may be referred to this program when they do not meet the minimum standards for admission to Detroit Mercy Law. The goal of this program is to help applicants improve their application and increase their LSAT score.
Completion of this program does not guarantee admission to Detroit Mercy Law in the next cycle.
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Learn More
Learn more about program specifics on the AccessLex website here.
Learn more about the application process by contacting the admissions team.