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.
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January 9, 2026
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.
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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March 6, 2026: 110th 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 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 most up to day 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.