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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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113th Annual Red Mass
Tuesday, Sept. 23, 2025, 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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April 29, 2025

Detroit Mercy Law Graduates Achieve 93 Percent Employment Rate

University of Detroit Mercy School of Law’s 2024 graduates achieved a 93 percent employment rate in legal and professional positions. Graduates secured employment in a variety of settings, including positions with law firms, courts, and government, business, and public interest organizations across the United States and Canada.

February 17, 2025

Detroit Mercy Law Housing Clinic Invites Applications from Detroit Homeowners to the Property Tax Appeal Program by March 5

University of Detroit Mercy School of Law relaunched the Housing Law Clinic in partnership with the Coalition for Property Tax Justice to help Detroit homeowners reduce over-assessed residential property taxes through the Detroit Property Tax Appeal Project. Detroiters with a primary residence worth less than $200,000 in the City of Detroit are invited to apply for a free evaluation of their taxes at https://app.propertytaxproject.com/detroit by March 5, 2025.

January 15, 2025

Nicholas Schroeck Named Dean of University of Detroit Mercy School of Law

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.

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