University of Detroit Mercy is pleased to announce the appointment of Professor Jelani Jefferson Exum as Dean of the School of Law. Professor Jefferson Exum’s appointment begins on July 1, 2021. Read more here.
Announcement of New Dean
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Upcoming Virtual Events
For the most up to date event schedule, please visit our events page.
BaccalaureateThursday, May 13 at 5:00 p.m. (EST). LIVE STREAMED from Ss. Peter and Paul Jesuit Church
The Class of 2021 and their families and friends are invited to view the live streamed service with their fellow graduates and Detroit Mercy Law and Dental faculty and administration. The Baccalaureate Mass, celebrating the 2021 Law and Dental graduates, offers a moment of quiet reflection and thanksgiving for your educational journey at University of Detroit Mercy, and an opportunity to ask for God’s blessing as you begin your career. Members of all faiths and traditions are welcomed.
Father Gilbert Sunghera, SJ will be the celebrant and Catherine Punsalan-Manlimos, Assistant to the President for Mission Integration, will give the reflection. We look forward to your joining us for this celebration of the class of 2021.
Friday, May 14 at 12:00 p.m. ET, Virtual
Detroit Mercy Law will honor the Class of 2021 with a virtual Commencement Ceremony. The video link will be posted on Detroit Mercy Law's website as well as the University's official Commencement page for viewing and sharing with family and friends.
Friday, May 14 at 4:00 p.m. ET
Detroit Mercy Law will celebrate the Class of 2021 with a Hooding Ceremony. The ceremony will be livestreamed. View the Livestream Here.
US JD Dean's Reception for Admitted Students
Tuesday, May 18 from 5:00 p.m. - 6:30 p.m. ET, via Zoom
This event is exclusively for US JD admitted students by invitation only. As more information becomes available, we will share it with you here.
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Dual JD Dean's Reception for Admitted Students
Thursday, May 27 from 5:00 p.m. - 6:30 p.m. ET, via Zoom
This event is exclusively for Dual JD admitted students by invitation only. As more information becomes available, we will share it with you here.
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News
May 04, 2021
University of Detroit Mercy School of Law announces appointment of new dean
University of Detroit Mercy is pleased to announce the appointment of Professor Jelani Jefferson Exum as Dean of the School of Law. Professor Jefferson Exum’s appointment begins on July 1, 2021.
April 30, 2021
Detroit Mercy Law graduate employment rate surpasses national average
University of Detroit Mercy School of Law 2020 graduate employment rate surpasses the national average, with graduates securing employment in a variety of positions, including at top law firms, in competitive judicial clerkships, and in government, business, and public interest organizations.
April 28, 2021
Alumna Appointed to US District Court
Alumna Lisa Gretchko '78 was recently appointed by the United States Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit as a United States Bankruptcy Judge for the Eastern District of Michigan.