Events and Calendars
Detroit Mercy Law hosts numerous educational and social events throughout the year for prospective and current students, alumni and friends, legal scholars, and community members. We invite you to view our calendars, and register to attend upcoming events. Click here to view our past events.
Learn About the Admissions Process
Join Grace Henning, Director of Admissions & Communications, for a virtual small group advising appointment. Director Henning will go over what the admissions committee looks at in applications, the LSAT, what you need to prepare for the application, and Detroit Mercy Law programs. You’ll have the chance to ask questions live or submit questions through your registration. Sessions will not be recorded.
If the pre-scheduled small group advising times do not work with your schedule or you have follow-up questions from the session you attended, you are welcome to schedule an individual appointment with Director Henning.
Check back for more Admissions events.
Learn About the Dual JD Admissions Process
Join Stephanie Winbigler, Director of Dual JD Admissions, for a virtual group advising session. Director Winbigler will go over what the Dual JD admissions committee looks at in applications, the LSAT, what you need to prepare for the application, as well as insight into the Canadian & American Dual JD Law program. You’ll have the chance to ask questions live or submit questions through your registration. Sessions will not be recorded.
If the pre-scheduled small group advising times do not work with your schedule or you have follow-up questions from the session you attended, you are welcome to schedule an individual appointment with Director Winbigler.
Check back for more Dual JD Admissions Process events.
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Thursday, January 15, 2026
Thursday, January 15, 2026, 6 – 7 p.m. (EST), via ZOOM
Join Stephanie Winbigler, Director of Dual JD Admissions, for a virtual group advising session. Director Winbigler will go over what the Dual JD admissions committee looks at in applications, the LSAT, what you need to prepare for the application, as well as insight into the Canadian & American Dual JD Law program. You’ll have the chance to ask questions live or submit questions through your registration. Sessions will not be recorded.
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Thursday, February 12, 2026
Thursday, February 12, 2026, 6 – 7 p.m. (EST), via ZOOM
Join Stephanie Winbigler, Director of Dual JD Admissions, for a virtual group advising session. Director Winbigler will go over what the Dual JD admissions committee looks at in applications, the LSAT, what you need to prepare for the application, as well as insight into the Canadian & American Dual JD Law program. You’ll have the chance to ask questions live or submit questions through your registration. Sessions will not be recorded.
Online JD Info Session
Join Grace Henning, Director of Admissions, to learn more about the new online JD program and the admissions process. She will go over the structure of the program, what the admissions committee is looking for in applications, and answer any questions you may have.
Discover Detroit Mercy Law Day
Prospective students and their guest(s) are invited to come to our campus in Downtown Detroit to learn more about Detroit Mercy Law. Check back for more Discover Detroit Mercy Law Day.
Mock Law Classes & Panel Discussions
Throughout the year, Detroit Mercy Law will be hosting virtual mock law classes, taught by current Detroit Mercy Law professors. Check back for more Mock Law Classes & Panel Discussions.
Participate in a Dual JD Mock Class
Join us at our virtual Dual JD mock class taught by one of our faculty members. Following the class, there will be a Q&A where you can ask questions about the Dual JD program. Please note this session will not be recorded.
If the session does not work with your schedule or you have follow-up questions, you are welcome to schedule an individual appointment with Director Winbigler.
Gain Insight from Current Dual JD Students
Gain insight from Dual JD current students on how you can get a fully integrated transnational experience in the only comparative, three-year law program of its kind in North America. Please note this session will not be recorded.
If the session does not work with your schedule or you have follow-up questions, you are welcome to schedule an individual appointment with Director Winbigler.
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Thursday, March 5, 2026
Thursday, March 5, 6 – 7 p.m. (EST), via ZOOM
Gain insight from Dual JD current students on how you can get a fully integrated transnational experience in the only comparative, three-year law program of its kind in North America. Please note this session will not be recorded.
For information on Alumni Events please contact Kimberly Batchelor Davis, batchekn@udmercy.edu.
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February 12, 2026: Careers in Arts and Entertainment Law: Featuring Paul Rosenberg '96 and Howard Hertz
Thursday, February 12, 2026, 5:00 - 7:00 p.m., Detroit Mercy Law, Room 226
Join us for a candid conversation with Paul Rosenberg '96 and Howard Hertz as they discuss entertainment law and the journey of their careers. Reception immediately following lecture in the atrium.
Paul Rosenberg '96: Detroit Mercy Law alum, Paul is a globally recognized force in the music industry, known for being a longtime manager of Eminem, founder of Goliath Artists and president of Shady Records. He is also the former Chairman and CEO of Def Jam Recordings, and has executive produced acclaimed projects such as, "8 Mile" and “How Music Got Free.”
Howard Hertz formed the law firm of Hertz Schram in 1979. He specializes in entertainment law, and since 1976, he has represented numerous artists and entities in the entertainment field, including authors, screenwriters, directors, recording artists, radio personalities, producers, production companies, record labels, agents, artist managers, music publishers, songwriters, and athletes. Among the many organizations and honors to Mr. Hertz’s credit, he is a member of the Board of Directors and President of the Detroit Music Awards Foundation, and a former member and advisor of the Board of Governors of the Recording Academy Chicago Chapter (Grammys). Mr. Hertz graduated from Wayne State University in 1972 with distinction and received his law degree from Wayne State University in 1976, where he graduated cum laude.
LOCATION: ROOM 226 at Detroit Mercy Law. Reception immediately following lecture in the atrium.
PARKING: Available in the student lot off Larned. See map below. Street parking may also be available on Jefferson Ave., Larned St., St. Antoine St., and Congress St.
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March 6, 2026: 110th Law Review Symposium
From Policy to Practice: Navigating AI in the Legal Profession
Friday, March 6, 2026, 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m., University of Detroit Mercy School of LawThe 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.
The practice of law is undergoing a profound transformation. Imagine a courtroom where predictive algorithms assist attorneys in crafting winning strategies, a boardroom where AI models help navigate complex transactions with precision and creativity, and a classroom where professors use AI to enhance learning and prepare students for the evolving legal landscape. Artificial intelligence is no longer a distant possibility or a temporary technological achievement—it is rapidly reshaping how attorneys conduct research, draft documents, advise clients, and advocate for justice.
AI’s potential is vast, but so too are the ethical, professional, and legal questions it raises. For instance: How will AI reshape the training and education of the next generation of lawyers? How do we maintain client confidentiality in an age of automation? How can lawyers leverage AI without compromising the human judgment and advocacy that are the hallmarks of our profession?
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.
RSVP coming soon
Please visit the Law Review Symposium website for the most up to date information
Calendars
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Master Calendar
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Dual JD & Windsor Calendar
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Academic Calendar
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Room Scheduling Calendar
Room Scheduling Calendar
Questions? Contact either Sunny Kerschenheiter, Director of Special Events, at kerschsc@udmercy.edu or Brittany Dawson, Event Coordinator, at dawsonba2@udmercy.edu.
Plan an Event
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Event Policies and Procedures
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Event Inquiry Form
Before planning an event, please review the Event Procedures document. Please also review the calendars above to avoid date conflicts and then submit an event inquiry form. Please direct questions about planning an event to Sunny Kerschenheiter, Director of Special Events, at kerschsc@udmercy.edu.