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
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Retirement Celebration with Portrait Unveiling Honoring Dean Phyllis L. Crocker:Thursday, June 24 at 5:30 p.m. Live Stream Via Detroit Mercy Law Facebook
Baccalaureate: Thursday, May 13 at 5:00 p.m. ET
Commencement: Friday, May 14 at 12:00 p.m. ET
Hooding Ceremony: Friday, May 14 at 4:00 p.m. ET
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News
June 17, 2021
Detroit Mercy Law awards Voice for Justice Fellowship to two students
University of Detroit Mercy School of Law awarded Voice for Justice Fellowships to Katya Rowley and Abrial Neely.
June 15, 2021
Incoming Dean Jefferson Exum Featured in the Legal News
Incoming Dean Jelani Jefferson Exum was featured in the Legal News.