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Upcoming Events

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Discover Detroit Mercy Law Day
Friday, January 9, 2026, 1 - 4 p.m., in-person, Detroit Mercy Law
Prospective students and their guest(s) are invited to come to our campus in Downtown Detroit to learn more about Detroit Mercy Law. You will have the opportunity to hear from Director Henning and Director Winbigler about the application process and choosing a law school, take a mock law class with a Detroit Mercy Law professor, and take a tour of the building with a current student.
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110th Detroit Mercy Law Review Symposium
From Policy to Practice: Navigating AI in the Legal Profession
Friday, March 6, 2026, Time: 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m., University of Detroit Mercy School of Law
The Detroit Mercy Law Review welcomes legal professionals, students, academics, scholars, practitioners, and other stakeholders from across the country to discuss topics involving effective legal advocacy. This symposium topic seeks to examine the evolutionary role of AI in the practice of law, exploring not only how lawyers can effectively leverage emerging technologies, but also how to navigate the legal, ethical, and policy implications that accompany their use. By fostering dialogue among leading practitioners and scholars, we aim to investigate the future of legal work in an age of automation and innovation. Participants will gain insight into both the practical applications of AI in daily practice and the broader considerations for justice, equity, and the rule of law.

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News

Detroit Mercy Law is the first and only law school to offer an online JD program in Michigan. Applications are now open for the first incoming class, to begin in fall 2026. The program is designed to be a fully-online, part-time, four-year program. 
The Online J.D. Program (OJD) will be the first in Michigan and just the 21st in the nation. Applications for the four-year program are now being accepted at law.udmercy.edu. It has been accredited by the American Bar Association.
University of Detroit Mercy School of Law awarded Voice for Justice Fellowships to Mariah Sammons, a rising third-year student, and Toni Loptien, a rising second-year student. The fellowships support their service as legal interns this summer at nonprofit organizations dedicated to advancing access to justice.