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May 12, 2026
University of Detroit Mercy School of Law graduate Allura Williams '26 was awarded the 2026 Vivere Ex Missione Award. Each year, Detroit Mercy presents the Vivere Ex Missione—To Live Out the Mission— award to four graduating students, including one from the School of Law. This award is presented as a surprise at the commencement ceremony.
April 30, 2026
University of Detroit Mercy School of Law’s 2025 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.
September 18, 2025
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.