Registrar Services
The primary responsibility of Detroit Mercy Law's Registrar's Office is to provide excellent service and official information to students, faculty, administration, staff, and outside constituencies. The Registrar’s Office maintains all academic and international records for current students, students who attended but did not graduate, and alumni. The Registrar’s Office also collects and disseminates student, alumni, and academic information through methods that ensure the integrity and security of all data in compliance with the Family Educational Right and Privacy Act (FERPA), which is a Federal Law that protects the privacy of student records.
On This Page: Information I Course Schedules I Registration Resources I Pass/No Pass Elective Courses
INFORMATION
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Contact Information + Hours
BUSINESS HOURS
Monday - Friday | 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Evening Hours: By Appointment
lawregistrar@udmercy.eduSTAFF
Shamaila S. Khan, Assistant Dean and Registrar
313-596-9828 | khanss@udmercy.eduBrittney DuBose, Assistant Registrar313-596-0212 | banksbr1@udmercy.edu
Please include your T# on emails for faster service and CRN when discussing a specific course.
Office of the Registrar requires two to three business days to complete requests.
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Academic Calendar and Course Catalog
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Forms
REQUESTS TO THE REGISTRAR
Authorization for Release of Student Information
CONCENTRATIONS
AUDITING A COURSE
PASS/NO PASS
DIRECTED RESEARCH
Directed Research: Transnational Form
FERPA
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Web Registration and My Portal
You can access the online system from on or off campus.
Login to the My Portal (my.udmercy.edu) using your Detroit Mercy username and password. If this is your first time logging in, go to my.udmercy.edu, click on “Activate Account,” enter your My Portal username: [Provided by Admissions], log in to your Detroit Mercy email account and open the message entitled “Detroit Mercy Password Reset.” Click on the link in the message to create a password. For further assistance, please contact the University IT Help Desk at (313) 993-1500.
For instructions on other services available through My Portal (my.udmercy.edu), please refer to What Would You Like To Do.
To Register:
- Login to the My Portal (my.udmercy.edu)
- Click “Registration” under “Self-Service – Student”
- Click “Register for Classes”
- Select the term
- If you or your advisor created a plan using the “Plan Ahead” tool, click on the “Plans” tab and select 2 “Add All.”
- If you have CRNs, click on the “Enter CRNs” tab. Enter your CRNs and select “Add to Summary.”
- If you have not created a plan and do not have CRNs, click on the “Find Classes” to search and add your classes.
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Tuition, Fees, and Methods of Payment
TUITION
Cost of Attendance
LATE REGISTRATION FEE
$200 any student who registers beginning on the first day that classes begin are assessed this fee.
STUDENT BAR ASSOCIATION (SBA) DUES
$69 all enrolled students are assessed this amount for each Fall/Winter Terms.ACADEMIC SERVICES FEE
$185.00 for the academic year will be applied in the Fall Term to all enrolled students’ accounts.
PARKING FEE
$515 any student who registers for parking will be assessed this amount for each Fall/Winter Terms.
SERVICE CHARGE ON PAST-DUE BALANCES
A fee of 1.5% per month will be charged on the unpaid balance of any delinquent account.
METHODS OF PAYMENT
Checks are accepted at the Law School Student Service Center. For any other forms of payment and all Student Accounting questions, please contact the Student Accounting Office. -
Grades and Transcripts
Grades can be found through 'Self-Service – Student' in My Portal as soon as they are available.
Official transcript is handled at the McNichols Campus Office of the Registrar.
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Holds
If you have a hold on your record, you will NOT be allowed to register or make adjustments to your schedule until the hold is removed. If you have a hold, you must contact the office that placed the hold on your account, and meet the conditions of the hold. Please allow sufficient time for your hold to be removed before your registration period begins.
To View Holds on Your Account:
- Login to the My Portal (my.udmercy.edu)
- Click Student Profile
- Click “Student Account”
- Click “View Holds”
- Contact the appropriate office to resolve the issue
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Directed Research
The Directed Research form or the Directed Research: Transnational form must be signed by a resident faculty member responsible for overseeing the project. If the supervising faculty member is an adjunct faculty member, the form must be signed by him or her and co-signed by a resident faculty member. Completed and signed Directed Research forms are due in the Law School Registrar's Office by the end of the add/drop period each Term.
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Degree Evaluation and Application for Graduation
Students have access to their Degree Evaluation at any time through 'Self-Service – Student' in My Portal (my.udmercy.edu). It is recommended that students check their Degree Evaluation on a regular basis. The application for graduation is now done through Self Service.
Students should apply to graduate during their last year. The $135 graduation fee is assessed to the student's account once they apply.
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Family Education Rights and Privacy Act and Directory Information
In compliance with the Family Education Rights and Privacy Act of 1974 (FERPA), the following pieces of information are considered "Directory Information" by the University of Detroit Mercy: student name, addresses, telephone numbers, dates of attendance, class, date and place of birth, major field of study, previous institutions attended, awards, honors (includes Dean's List), degrees conferred (including dates), photograph, past and present participation in officially recognized activities and sports, physical factors (e.g. weight and height of athletes).
Students, who do not wish their directory information be disclosed to non-official University personnel in accordance with FERPA, need to complete, sign, and turn in a Request to Prevent Disclosure of Directory Information form to the Office of the Registrar.
Students should always check their accounts to make sure they are cleared to register before the upcoming registration period begins.
Fall 2026
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Important Information for Registration
1. ONLINE LIMITATIONS
- Students in the JD program are limited to earning 50% of their credits from online courses effective Fall 2023 Term by the ABA Standards.
- Students in the Dual JD program are limited to one online course per semester. This limitation applies to courses offered by both schools regardless of citizenship. No exceptions.
- Students attending Detroit Mercy Law on an F1 visa may not take more than 3 credits of online education per semester.
2. CLINICS
- All clinics have required hours in addition to the class times. Some clinics have specified days and hours that students must work. These requirements are provided to students along with the draft schedule.
- Students should pay attention to prerequisites when applying for clinics.
- Clinic registration will open May 26. Students will be emailed instructions by Dean Nowak.
3. LAW FIRM PROGRAM COURSES
- Students should pay attention to prerequisites when applying for LFPs.
- All 3L students will be provided with the opportunity to preregister for LFPs by indicating their top three choices on a form provided by the Law Registrar’s Office. This form will be available in the week of June 8. Please follow the instructions provided in the email by the Law Registrar’s Office.
- All 3L and 2L students will be able to register for available LFP courses during priority registration.
4. BAR EXAM STRATEGIES COURSE
- This course is limited to those students taking the bar exam in February 2027.
- Eligible students will receive an email allowing them to register for the course.
5. PRIORITY REGISTRATION
- Priority Registration will occur in the week of July 6.
- Please look for further information from the Law Registrar’s Office.
- 1L students will not engage in Priority Registration as they will be placed in their required courses by the Law Registrar’s Office.
6. ACADEMIC ADVISING
- There will be academic advising sessions for JD and Dual JD students in the week of June 18.
- Students should review the general guidelines for course selections for both programs posted with the draft schedule.
- JD students may also reach out to Dean Henning, Dean Jennings, or Dean Khan with specific questions. Dual JD students may also reach out to Director McCoy with specific questions.
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Registration and Information Manual
Fall 2026 Registration Manual
Web Registration
Students can access the online registration system at my.udmercy.edu (My Portal).
Priority Registration begins online on Monday, July 6, 2026, at 8:30 a.m. and ends on Sunday, August 30, 2026, at 11:59 p.m. via My Portal Self-Service. Registration opens for students based on the number of earned credit hours as follows:July 6, 2026 @ 8:30 a.m.
JD with 69 earned* credits or more
July 7, 2026 @ 8:30 a.m.
JD with 39 to 68 earned* credits
JD/MBA with 54 earned* credits or more
Dual JD with 36 earned* credits or moreJuly 9, 2026 @ 8:30 a.m.
JD with 5 to 38 earned* credits
Dual JD with 5 to 35 earned* credits*Earned credit hours do not include Summer 2026 course credit hours as they are not earned at the time of registration
- 2L JD students will be registered into Constitutional Law I (3 credits) by Detroit Mercy Law’s Office of the Registrar.
- 2L Dual JD students will be registered into Canadian and U.S. Professional Responsibility (4 credits) and Canadian and U.S. Torts (5 credits) by Detroit Mercy Law’s Office of the Registrar.
- All JD students completing their first 60 credit hours at the end of the Winter 2027 Term, MUST register for Evidence (4 credits) and/or Professional Responsibility (3 credits) by Winter 2027.
- The Bar Exam Strategies (4 credits) course is limited to those taking the bar in February 2027. Students will be enrolled in the Bar Exam Strategies course after they complete the required form indicating their interest. The form will be emailed to students before priority registration.
- The Fall LFP (3 credits) courses are primarily for 3Ls. 3L students will be enrolled in one LFP course in priority order after they complete the required form indicating their interest in order of preference. The form will be emailed to 3L students before priority registration. If spaces remain after all 3Ls are enrolled, they will be made available to 2Ls.
- F-1 status and Dual JD students may enroll in one online course for up to 3 credits per Term.
- JD students may earn no more than 45 credits in online courses.
Dual JD students may earn no more than 30 credits in online courses. - Students need to be enrolled in a minimum of 6 credit hours to be eligible for U.S. Federal Financial Aid; private loans may have different requirements, make sure to check your borrower agreement.
- Consult course descriptions in My Portal for course pre-requisites. To avoid exam conflicts, consult the examination schedule when making course selections.
Academic Advising Sessions Held
Dual JD: Tuesday, May 19 – 1:00 to 2:00 p.m. (online)
JD: Wednesday, May 20 – 1:00 to 2:00 p.m. (online)
Clinics: Thursday, May 21 – 1:00 to 2:00 p.m. (online)Director McCoy circulated presentation slides and a video of the Fall Academic Advising session to Dual JD students on May 20. Dean Henning circulated presentation slides and a video of the Fall Academic Advising session to JD students on May 20 as well. Dean Nowak circulated presentation slides and a video of the Fall Clinic information session to students on May 21.
Log in to My Portal Self-Service
Students log in to the My Portal using their Detroit Mercy username and password. For assistance, please contact the University IT Help Desk at (313) 993-1500, M-F 8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
Holds
Students with a registration hold on their record will not be permitted to register for classes or make changes to their schedule until the hold has been removed. Students with a Student Accounting hold must bring their outstanding balance below $3,500 to register. Students who have a hold must meet the conditions of the hold and should contact the office that placed the hold if there are any questions. Please allow sufficient time for the hold to be removed before the registration period begins. Students can view holds by clicking on Student Profile. The Student Profile link is under ‘Self-Service – Student’ in My Portal (my.udmercy.edu). Then click on Student Account, then View Holds.
To Register
- Log in to the My Portal (my.udmercy.edu)
- Click “Registration” under “Self-Service – Student”
- Click “Register for Classes”
- Select the term
- If you or your advisor created a plan using the “Plan Ahead” tool, click on the “Plans” tab and select “Add All.”
- If you have CRNs, click on the “Enter CRNs” tab. Enter your CRNs and select “Add to Summary.”
- If you have not created a plan and/or do not have CRNs, click on the “Find Classes” to search and add your classes.
Pass/No Pass Option for Elective Courses
The Pass/No Pass Option form is available on the Detroit Mercy Law’s Office of the Registrar web page. Students must turn in the Pass/No Pass Option form to the Detroit Mercy Law’s Office of the Registrar by the last day of classes or the day before the scheduled exam, whichever comes first. See the Student Handbook or the Pass/No Pass Option form for more information about enrolling in an elective course on a Pass/No Pass basis. Information about which elective courses will not be offered Pass/No Pass will be posted on the Detroit Mercy Law’s Office of the Registrar webpage at https://law.udmercy.edu/students/registrar.php before registration for the Term.
Directed Research
Students who enroll in Directed Research must also complete a Directed Research form, which is available on the Detroit Mercy Law’s Office of the Registrar webpage at https://law.udmercy.edu/students/registrar.php.
The Directed Research form must be signed by the resident faculty member supervising the Directed Research.
If the supervising faculty member is an adjunct faculty member, and the project is more than one credit hour, the form must be signed by the adjunct and co-signed by the Associate Dean for Academic Affairs. See the Student Handbook for details. Students must turn in the Directed Research form into the Detroit Mercy Law’s Office of the Registrar to be registered by the last day to add a course for the Term.
Academic Eligibility
Students who intend to enroll in a consecutive term and are found to be in academic jeopardy at the conclusion of the current term, will be automatically dismissed from the Law School and given a 100% refund of the consecutive term's tuition.
Tuition and Fees
Tuition
See Cost of Attendance on the Financial Aid webpage at:
https://law.udmercy.edu/students/financial-aid1/tuition-cost-of-attendance.phpLate Registration Fee
A $200.00 late registration fee will be imposed upon students who register for the first time on the first day that classes begin.Student Bar Association (SBA) Dues
$73.00 for Fall Term will be applied to all enrolled students’ accounts.Academic Services Fee
$185.00 for the academic year will be applied in the Fall Term to all enrolled students’ accounts.Graduation Fee
A $135 graduation fee is assessed to each student’s account once they apply to graduate.Late Payment Fee
A $200 late payment fee will be imposed upon students who fail to pay full tuition by week 2.Service Charge on Past-Due Balances
A fee of 1.5% per month will be charged on the unpaid balance of any delinquent account at the end of the term and added monthly until the past-due balance, including the service charge, are paid in full.Further Assistance
Students needing assistance with registration and related matters should contact the Detroit Mercy Law’s Office of the Registrar at 313-596-0212, lawregistrar@udmercy.edu. Students who are seeking a waiver of a Student Handbook regulation, or wish to make a division change, should contact Associate Dean Megan Jennings at jenninmf@udmercy.edu. Students who wish to request a credit override to enroll in more credit hours than is allowed by their division should contact Associate Dean Henning at henninkm@udmercy.edu. Dual JD students with questions regarding academic advising or course mirroring should contact Director McCoy at mccoysn@udmercy.edu.
University Tuition Policy
Tuition is due in full on the first day of the Term. Students may enroll in a monthly payment plan with the University’s Student Accounting Office, which allows students to spread their tuition payment over a period of four or five months. Students who would like to enroll in the monthly payment plan can find more information and enrollment instructions on the Student Accounting webpage at https://www.udmercy.edu/current-students/accounting/
A student who is in debt to the University at the end of any term is NOT entitled to register or to receive their diploma until their indebtedness has been resolved. A fee of 1.5% per month will be charged on the unpaid balance of any delinquent account.
Students who have an outstanding balance of $3500 or greater at the end of the fourth week of the Fall Term, may be administratively withdrawn from their current Detroit Mercy Law coursework. Students will not earn credit for these courses, will not be permitted to sit for the final exam, and will receive a grade of “AW” on their transcript for all withdrawn classes.
Financial Aid
Financial Aid includes scholarships, loans, and student employment. Most of this section includes information for students using U.S. Federal Financial Aid. Canadian students should contact their province’s Student Aid Program for information and applications for aid to study in the U.S.
US Federal Financial Aid Application Information
Students wanting Federal Aid (loans + work-study) must complete a Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) for 2026-27. This form is available online at studentaid.gov. Any student who needs financial aid to pay direct expenses (tuition & fees) and/or indirect expenses is encouraged to apply for federal financial aid as early as possible. April 1 is the priority application date for applying for aid for 2026-27. September 24, 2025, was the opening date of the 2026-27 application. The 2026-27 FAFSA will be used for the following terms: Fall 2026, Winter 2027, and Summer 2027.
Students are reminded that they must complete all the questions on the FAFSA form. Students need not report on parental income but should report any income or other monetary support (including gifts) they received from parents, friends, or others in 2024 as untaxed income. Students whose marital status has changed from 2024 to the present are reminded that their 2024 income (both taxable and untaxed) should reflect income from the student and spouse if one is present. Assets are to be reported as of the date the student submits the FAFSA and is to include spouse’s assets if there is a spouse. All other information (number in household, number in college, living arrangements, year in program, etc.) should be for the 2026-27 academic year.
US Student Loans
Students receiving a federal student loan for the first time at Detroit Mercy must complete Entrance Counseling and a Direct Loan Master Promissory Note (MPN). These are completed online by logging into studentaid.gov. If you have previously completed the Entrance Counseling or signed a Direct Loan Master Promissory Note you may be required to complete these again as they do have an expiration date. Contact lawfinaid@udmercy.edu if you have questions. These are completed online by logging into studentaid.gov.
Federal Direct Unsubsidized and Graduate PLUS student loans are disbursed via electronic fund transfer (EFT) from the government to the University. This is the same for all private educational loans from sources in the U.S. Students who have a loan through a different country or loans that are disbursed via paper check must appear in person to endorse their check. It is the responsibility of the student to complete MPNs, and entrance counseling(s) required by the federal government and/or a private lender and to endorse paper checks in a timely fashion. Past due payment fees incurred due to delayed completion of the MPN(s), online entrance counseling or endorsement of checks will not be removed.
Refunds of excess tuition and fee payments
If your financial aid exceeds your tuition, fees, and other University charges, the remaining balance will be refunded to you.
Refunds are issued after financial aid has been disbursed into your student account and all eligibility requirements have been met. To receive a refund, you must be enrolled in the appropriate number of credit hours, have completed all required financial aid documents, and be eligible to receive the aid offered to you.
Refunds are typically issued by direct deposit for students who have established direct deposit with the University. Students who do not have direct deposit may receive a refund by mail at the address on file with the University. Students should check My Portal (my.udmercy.edu) to ensure that their bank account and address information are correct to receive their refund in a timely manner.
Students with international addresses are strongly encouraged to establish a U.S. bank account or P.O. Box to facilitate timely receipt of refund payments.
Students who have accepted financial aid for indirect expenses (books, supplies, housing and other living expenses) should be financially prepared to meet, at minimum, those costs incurred during the weeks prior to the start of the term and the first week of the Term.
Refunds may be delayed, reduced, or canceled if:- You are not enrolled in the number of credit hours required for your financial aid eligibility.
- You have not completed required financial aid documents.
- You have not completed student loan entrance counseling or a required Master Promissory Note.
- Your financial aid eligibility changes.
- Your loan is denied or otherwise unavailable.
- You are not meeting the University's Satisfactory Academic Progress requirements.
- You receive additional financial assistance that was not previously reported to the Office of Scholarship & Financial Aid.
Students who apply for financial aid after classes begin should allow additional time for processing and the release of any eligible refund.
Withdrawals
Students who receive U.S. federal student aid and who completely withdraw from classes prior to completing 60% of the semester will have their federal aid prorated accordingly. Students must complete at least 60% of the semester to earn a full semester's worth of federal aid. Withdrawal at or prior to the 60% point of the term will result in proration of financial aid, potentially leaving the student with a debt to the school and thus may impact future registration.
Satisfactory Academic Progress (SAP)
Students receiving U.S. federal financial aid must maintain Satisfactory Academic Progress (SAP) toward their degree. SAP is evaluated in accordance with the University's Federal Satisfactory Academic Progress Policy.
The SAP policy measures:
- Grade point,
- Pace of progression toward degree completion
- Maximum Time Frame for degree completion
Students who fail to meet SAP requirements may be placed on Financial Aid Warning, lose eligibility for federal financial aid, or be required to submit an appeal. Students should review the complete SAP policy for detailed information regarding eligibility, appeals, and probationary status.
In addition to meeting federal SAP requirements, law students must maintain the academic standing requirements established by the School of Law. Questions regarding academic standing should be directed to the School of Law Registrar.
VA Benefits
The University of Detroit Mercy participates in Veteran’s Education Benefit programs, including Yellow Ribbon. Additional information is available at https://www.udmercy.edu/current-students/registrar/veterans.php. Students who are eligible for Veteran’s Educational benefits can contact:
Matt DuPrey
Associate Registrar
University of Detroit Mercy
4001 W. McNichols
Detroit, MI 48221
Phone: 313-993-3313
Fax: 313-993-3317
Email: vms@udmercy.eduQuestions
Questions about financial aid awards and policies should be directed to the Financial Aid Office at the Law School:
University of Detroit Mercy School of Law
Financial Aid Office
651 E. Jefferson Avenue
Detroit, Michigan 48226
Phone: 313-596-0213
Fax: 313-596-0280
Email: lawfinaid@udmercy.eduMethods of Payment
- Online: Credit and debit card payments can only be made online through My Portal. A processing fee of 2.95% will be added to all U.S. credit/debit cards and 4.25% for international cards. There is no fee for e-checks.
- University Payment Plan:An interest-free, monthly payment option is available. Students must have a U.S. bank account to make payment plan payments via electronic check. For information regarding this program, see the Student Accounting webpage at: https://udmercy.edu/current-students/accounting/
- Mail your payment to:
University of Detroit Mercy School of Law OR University of Detroit Mercy
Student Services Student Accounting Office
651 E. Jefferson Avenue Student Union 102
Detroit, MI 48226 4001 W. McNichols Road
Detroit, MI 48221-3038
IMPORTANT - When mailing, remember to write your Detroit Mercy Student Number (T-Number) on your check, and to allow at least 8 business days for the payment to be processed to your account. All checks must be in U.S. funds.
- In Person: at the Law School Student Service Center (checks in U.S. funds and cash only).
- Wire transfer: contact the Student Accounting Office for details.
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Employer Reimbursement Forms should be submitted to the Student Accounting Office before the first day of classes each semester.
- International payment through Flywire: go to flywire.com/pay/udmercy. Then select the country of origin for your payment and the amount in USD that Detroit Mercy should receive. On the next page you will select your payment method from the options listed; amounts will show the cost in your currency. For questions, please contact the Student Accounting Office.
Student Parking Term Amount Fall or Winter Term $260 Summer Term $55 Registration for parking for the 2026-27 year will open on August 1. Additional information forthcoming from Student Services (lawstudentservices@udmercy.edu). Please monitor your emails.
Student ID Cards
New ID Cards or revalidations for Student ID cards will be handled during regular Student Service Center hours. The Student Service Center is open from 8:30 a.m. until 5:00 p.m. Monday through Friday (or from 8:30 a.m. until 4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday during summer hours). NOTE: If a student's ID card is lost or stolen, there is a $25.00 fee imposed upon the student by the University Parking & ID Officials for a replacement card.
Application for Graduation
Students planning to graduate must submit an application in My Portal during their last year in school. The graduation fee is assessed to each student’s account once he/she applies to graduate. The application deadline for the Class of 2027 is September 25, 2026.
Immigration Information for International Students
Current F-l students who will take courses in person in the Fall Term must pay close attention to the DSO’s signature and date on page 2 of their Form I-20. If the signature and date are close to expiring, please stop by the Student Service Center for another signature.
Current F-1 students who wish to enroll in an externship (which is Curricular Practical Training - CPT) must have held their student visa for one full academic year. The same rule applies if a student wishes to work in the US (which is Optional Practical Training - OPT).
Current F-1 students who will be serving as teaching or research assistants are required to have their supervising professor reach out to Dean Godfryd to initiate the onboarding process for their on-campus employment.
Term I - Fall 2026 Academic Calendar Term III Date First-year Orientation August 17 – 21 Last Day to Waitlist for a course August 23 Term I Classes Begin August 24 Last Day to Add a course August 30 Directed Research Form Deadline August 30 Last Day to Drop a course - 100 Percent Refund + no W grade September 6 Labor Day Holiday (see class makeup schedule) September 7 Week 4: Tuition Policy Enforced Week of September 14 Red Mass TBD Application for Graduation Deadline September 25 Term II Priority Registration Begins Week of November 9 Term I Classes End
Pass/No Pass Option Deadline*November 25 Thanksgiving Holiday (see class makeup schedule) November 26 – 27 Term I Review Period November 30 – December 1 Term I Final Examination Period December 2 – 15 University Closed December 24 – January 1, 2027 All Term I grades posted February 1, 2027 *The decision to take an elective on a pass/no pass basis, or to revoke the decision, must be communicated to the Law School Registrar, in writing, by the last day of classes or the day before the exam is administered, whichever comes first.
The Law School reserves the right to change any of the above dates. Please refer to the online schedule of classes each Term for all the official dates.
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Course & Exam Schedule, Course Listing with CRNs
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Courses That Satisfy Distribution Requirements
JD 1L Foundational Courses
- Applied Legal Theory and Analysis I [2 cr] – 6 sections
- Civil Procedure [4 cr] – 3 sections
- Critical Lawyering Skills in Social Context [4 cr] - 6 sections
- Introduction to Legal Research and Communication I [1 cr] – 6 sections
- Property – [4 cr] – 3 sections
Dual JD 1L Foundational Courses
- Comparative Legal Writing and Research I [4 cr] – 3 sections
JD Required Upper Level Courses
- Constitutional Law I [3 cr] – 3 sections
- Criminal Procedure Investigations [4 cr] – required before graduation
- Evidence [4 cr] – required in first 60 credits
- Professional Responsibility [3 cr] – required in first 60 credits
Highly Recommended Courses for MI Bar
- Business Organizations [4 cr]
- Sales [3 cr]
Dual JD Required Upper Level Courses
- Canadian & U.S. Professional Responsibility [4 cr]
- Canadian & U.S. Torts (and module) [5 cr]
Clinics
- Arts and Entertainment Clinic [3 cr]
- Conviction Integrity Clinic [3 cr]
- Criminal Trial Clinic [3 cr]
- Environmental Law Clinic [4 cr]
- Family Law Clinic [3 cr]
- Federal Pro Se Clinic [3 cr]
- Immigration Law Clinic [4 cr]
- Juvenile Appellate Law Clinic [3 cr]
- Patent Law Clinic [3 cr]
- State Appellate Defenders Office (SADO) [3 cr]
- Trademark & Entrepreneur Clinic [3 cr]
- Unemployment Law and Employee Rights Clinic [3 cr]
- Urban Law Clinic [3 cr]
- Veterans’ Clinic [3 cr]
Law Firm Program (LFP) Courses
- Alternative Dispute Resolution LFP [3 cr]
- Advising Entrepreneurs in New Business Startups LFP [3 cr]
- Health Law LFP [3 cr]
- Immigration Law LFP [3 cr] – ONLINE
- In-House Counsel LFP [3 cr]
- International Commercial Arbitration LFP [3 cr] – ONLINE
- Pre-Trial Criminal Advocacy LFP [3 cr]
- Probate Law LFP [3 cr]
- Small Firm Practice LFP [3 cr]
Upper Level Writing Requirement Courses
- Advanced Advocacy [2 cr] – 2 sections
- Bioethics and Law Seminar [2 cr]
- Patent Drafting [2 cr]
- Private International Law in the Digital Era Seminar [2 cr]
- Restorative Justice Seminar [2 cr] – ONLINE
- Selected Topics in Business Law – Sports Law [2 cr]
- Selected Topics in Family Law [2 cr] – ONLINE
- Selected Topics in Criminal Law Seminar – The Narcos [2 cr]
- Selected Topics in Criminal Procedure Seminar – Modern Policing [2 cr]
- Transactional Drafting [3 cr]
Dual JD Transnational Courses
- AI Challenges and the Law [3 cr]
- Cross Border Sales & Financial Transactions I [4 cr]
- Human Rights Law [3 cr]
- International Business Transactions [3 cr]
- International Commercial Arbitration LFP [3 cr] – ONLINE
- International Law [3 cr]
- White Collar Crime [3 cr] – ONLINE
Electives
- Access to Justice [3 cr] – ONLINE
- AI-Assisted Lawyering [2 cr] – ONLINE
- American Indian Law [2 cr]
- Arab Americans and the Law [2 cr] (runs from 8/25 – 10/1; 11/17 & 11/19)
- Bar Exam Strategies [4 cr]
- Children and the Law [3 cr] – ONLINE
- Copyright Law [3 cr] – ONLINE
- Corporate & Partnership Tax [3 cr]
- Counseling & Negotiations [3 cr]
- eDiscovery [3 cr]
- Environmental Law [2 cr]
- Externship Course [3 cr]
- First Amendment [3 cr] – ONLINE
- Health Law [3 cr] – ONLINE
- Immigration Law [3 cr]
- Introduction to Islamic Law [3 cr]
- Law and Religion [2 cr]
- Law Review [1 cr]
- Mediation Training [2 cr]
- Patent Law [2 cr]
- Private Sector Labor Law [3 cr]
- Prosecution Skills in the 21st Century [2 cr]
- U.S. Federal Basic Income Taxation [4 cr]
- Trial Practice [3 cr] – 2 sections
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Clinics with Specific Date/Time Requirements
CRIMINAL TRIAL CLINIC - THURSDAY, 1:30 - 3:20 PM
Prerequisite: LAW 2220 Evidence or LAW 2230 Canadian and United States Evidence. These courses may not be taken concurrently with the Clinic.
Specific requirements: Students must have at least 105 clinical hours for the semester outside of class. Students must be available on Tuesdays and Thursdays per week from 8:30-12:30 to be in court in person at the 36th District Court on Tuesday in Detroit and in person in Troy District Court on Thursdays. Students will attend class after court on Thursdays. Other days may be available in the 36th District Court. Tuesday may be flexible with prior consent of Professor Reasonover. Students will also be required to do some clinical hours outside of class and court appearances including class and court preparation.
FAMILY LAW CLINIC – TUESDAY, 12:00 - 1:50 PM
Prerequisite: No specific prerequisites, but completion of LAW 2240 Family Law is preferred.
Specific Requirements: Students must complete at least 105 clinical hours outside of class. To achieve this, students must be available on Tuesday from 12:00-4:00 pm (includes class time) and Thursdays from 12:00-4:00 pm, to perform clinical hours at the William Booth Legal Aid Clinic, located at 3737 Lawton St, Detroit, MI 48208. The clinic is about a 5–10-minute drive from the law school with parking available. Class meets during this time on Tuesday. Currently, court hearings are remote, and students are unable to attend. Should the court re-open to the public, students will be expected to attend court hearings at Wayne County Circuit Court.
FEDERAL PRO SE LEGAL ASSISTANCE CLINIC – WEDNESDAY, 10:00 - 11:50 AM
Prerequisites: LAW 1152 Civil Procedure (JD) or LAW 2080 US Civil Procedure (Dual JD), and either LAW 3170 Federal Jurisdiction, LAW 3150 Employee Rights, LAW 3090 Civil Rights Litigation, LAW 6290 Judicial Clerkship Course, or a federal court internship or externship.
Specific requirements: Students must complete at least 105 clinical hours outside of class. The Federal Pro Se Clinic is open Monday, Wednesday, and Friday from 1 to 5 p.m., and is located at the United States District Court located at 231 W. Lafayette Blvd., Detroit, MI 48226, about a 10–15-minute walk from the law school. The Clinic holds triage meetings on Monday, Wednesday, and Friday to prepare for each Clinic Day from 12:30 – 1 p.m. Students can work with Clinic clients or complete Clinic tasks outside of normal Clinic hours, but to meet their Clinic commitment, students must be available for at least six of the scheduled Clinic hours. In addition, students are strongly encouraged to attend as many triage meetings as possible. For students not in the Clinic when triage is held, triage may be attended by Zoom. Students are responsible for coordinating coverage for each day of the clinic.
UNEMPLOYMENT AND WORKERS' RIGHTS CLINIC – THURSDAY 4:00 - 5:50 PM
Prerequisites: No pre-requisites.
Special Requirements: Students will be expected to perform some of their clinical hours at the offices of Sugar Law, 4605 Cass Ave., Detroit. A 5–10-minute drive from the Law School with parking available.
Summer 2026
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Important Information for Registration
1. TERM LENGTH
- Term III is a seven-week term that runs from May 25 to July 24, 2026. Note that some classes may have a make-up day for holidays. For example, May 25 is Memorial Day and there are no classes held.
2. ONLINE LIMITATIONS
- Students in the JD program are limited to 45 credits of online courses out of their 90 credits required for graduation.
- Students in the Dual JD program are limited to 30 credits of online courses out of their 60 Detroit Mercy Law credits required for graduation.
- Students in the Dual JD program are limited to one online course per Term (up to 3 credits). This limitation applies to courses offered by both schools regardless of citizenship.
- Students attending on an F1 visa are limited to one online course (up to 3 credits) per Term.
3. CREDIT HOUR LIMITATIONS
- Students in the JD program may enroll in a maximum of nine (9) credits in Term III.
- Students in the Dual JD program may enroll in a maximum of ten (10) credits in Term III.
4. FINANCIAL AID
- Student must enroll in a minimum of three (3) credits to be eligible for US Federal Financial Aid.
5. CLINICS
- All clinics have required hours in addition to the class times. Some clinics have specified days and hours that students must work. These requirements are provided to students along with the draft schedule.
- Students should pay attention to prerequisites when applying for clinics.
- Clinic registration opens March 3. Students will be emailed instructions by Dean Nowak.
6. ACADEMIC ADVISING
- Dean Archerd circulated presentation slides and a video of the Summer Academic Advising session to JD and Dual JD students on February 27.
- Students should review the general guidelines for course selections for both programs posted with the draft schedule.
- Students may also reach out to Dean Archerd, Dean Jennings, Dean Khan, or Director McCoy (Dual JD) with specific questions.
7. PRIORITY REGISTRATION
- Priority Registration will occur the week of March 23.
- Please look for further information from the Law Registrar’s Office.
- 2L Dual JD students will be registered for US Civil Procedure (3 credits) and US Constitutional Law (4 credits) before priority registration by the Law Registrar’s Office.
8. COURSE CANCELLATION
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Registration and Information Manual
Summer 2026 Registration Manual
Web Registration
Students can access the online registration system at my.udmercy.edu (My Portal).
Priority Registration begins online on Monday, March 23, 2026, at 8:30 a.m. and ends on Monday, June 1, 2026, 2026, at 11:59 p.m. via My Portal Self-Service. Registration opens for students based on their number of earned credit hours as follows:
March 23, 2026 @ 8:30 a.m.
66 earned* credits or more
March 24, 2026 @ 8:30 a.m.
23 to 65 earned* credits
March 25, 2026 @ 8:30 a.m.
5 to 22 earned* credits*Earned credit hours do not include Winter 2026 course credit hours as they are not earned at the time of registration.
- Rising 2L Dual JD students will be registered for US Civil Procedure (3 credits) and US Constitutional Law (4 credits) by Detroit Mercy Law’s Office of the Registrar. These courses are only available to rising 2L Dual JD students.
- JD students are restricted to no more than 9 credits and
Dual JD students are restricted to no more than 10 credits for the Summer Term. - F-1 status and Dual JD students may enroll in one online course for up to 3 credits per Term.
- JD students may earn no more than 45 credits in online courses.
Dual JD students may earn no more than 30 credits in online courses. - Students need to be enrolled in a minimum of 3 credit hours to be eligible for U.S. Federal Financial Aid.
- Consult course descriptions in My Portal for course pre-requisites. To avoid exam conflicts, consult the examination schedule when making course selections.
Academic Advising Sessions
Clinics + JD + Dual JD: Thursday, February 26 – 1:00 to 2:00 p.m. – Room 326
Dean Archerd circulated presentation slides and a video of the Summer Academic Advising session to JD and Dual JD students on February 27.
Log in to My Portal Self-Service
Students log in to the My Portal using their Detroit Mercy username and password. For assistance, please contact the University IT Help Desk at (313) 993-1500, M-F 8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
Holds
Students with a registration hold on their record will not be permitted to register for classes or make changes to their schedule until the hold has been removed. Students who have a hold must contact the office that placed the hold on their account and meet the conditions of the hold. Please allow sufficient time for the hold to be removed before the registration period begins. Students can view holds by clicking on Student Profile. The Student Profile link is under ‘Self-Service – Student’ in My Portal (my.udmercy.edu). Then click on Student Account, then View Holds.
To Register
- Log in to the My Portal (my.udmercy.edu)
- Click “Registration” under “Self-Service – Student”
- Click “Register for Classes”
- Select the term
- If you or your advisor created a plan using the “Plan Ahead” tool, click on the “Plans” tab and select “Add All.”
- If you have CRNs, click on the “Enter CRNs” tab. Enter your CRNs and select “Add to Summary.”
- If you have not created a plan and/or do not have CRNs, click on the “Find Classes” to search and add your classes.
Pass/No Pass Option for Elective Courses
The Pass/No Pass Option form is available on the Detroit Mercy Law’s Office of the Registrar web page. Students must turn in the Pass/No Pass Option form to the Detroit Mercy Law’s Office of the Registrar by the last day of classes or the day before the scheduled exam, whichever comes first. See the Student Handbook or the Pass/No Pass Option form for more information about enrolling in an elective course on a Pass/No Pass basis. Information about which elective courses will not be offered Pass/No Pass will be posted on the Detroit Mercy Law’s Office of the Registrar webpage at https://law.udmercy.edu/students/registrar.php before registration for the Term.
Directed Research
Students who enroll in Directed Research must also complete a Directed Research form, which is available on the Detroit Mercy Law’s Office of the Registrar webpage at https://law.udmercy.edu/students/registrar.php.
The Directed Research form must be signed by the resident faculty member supervising the Directed Research.
If the supervising faculty member is an adjunct faculty member, and the project is more than one credit hour, the form must be signed by him or her and co-signed by the Associate Dean for Academic Affairs. See the Student Handbook for details. Students must turn in the Directed Research form into the Detroit Mercy Law’s Office of the Registrar to be registered by the last day to add a course for the Term.
Academic Eligibility
If a student does not meet the standard for continued enrollment at the end of the Winter Term and has already registered for Summer Term classes, the student will be automatically dismissed and will receive a 100% refund of any tuition paid for the Summer Term. The student will not be permitted to continue or complete the Summer Term.
Tuition and Fees
Tuition
See Cost of Attendance on the Financial Aid webpage at:
https://law.udmercy.edu/students/financial-aid1/tuition-cost-of-attendance.phpDual JD students are not required to pay tuition for the Summer Term.
Late Registration Fee
A $200.00 late registration fee will be imposed upon students who register on the first day that classes begin.Late Payment Fee
A $200 late payment fee will be imposed upon students who fail to pay full tuition by week 2.Further Assistance
Students needing assistance with registration and related matters should contact the Detroit Mercy Law’s Office of the Registrar at 313-596-0212, lawregistrar@udmercy.edu. Students who are seeking a waiver of a Student Handbook regulation, or wish to make a division change, should contact Associate Dean Megan Jennings at jenninmf@udmercy.edu. Students who wish to request a credit override to enroll in more credit hours than is allowed by their division should contact Associate Dean Archerd at archerer@udmercy.edu. Dual JD students with questions regarding academic advising or course mirroring should contact Director McCoy at mccoysn@udmercy.edu.
University Tuition Policy
A student who is in debt to the University at the end of any term is NOT entitled to register; to receive an official transcript of their credits from the Registrar, or to receive their diploma until their indebtedness has been discharged. A fee of 1.5% per month will be charged on the unpaid balance of any delinquent account.
Students who have an outstanding balance of $3500 or greater at the end of the fifth week of Term III, may be administratively withdrawn from their current Detroit Mercy Law coursework. Students will not earn credit for these courses, will not be permitted to sit for the final exam, and will receive a grade of “AW” on their transcript for all withdrawn classes.
Financial Aid
Financial Aid includes scholarships, loans, and student employment. Most of this section includes information for students using U.S. Federal Financial Aid. Canadian students should contact their province’s Student Aid Program for information and applications for aid to study in the U.S.
US Federal Financial Aid Application Information
Students wanting Federal Aid (loans + work-study) must complete a Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) for 2025-26. This form is available online at studentaid.gov. Any student who needs financial aid to pay direct expenses (tuition & fees) and/or indirect expenses is encouraged to apply for federal financial aid as early as possible. April 1 is the priority application date for applying for aid for 2025-26. October 1, 2024, was the opening date of the 2025-26 application. The 2025-26 FAFSA will be used for the following terms: Fall 2025, Winter 2026, and Summer 2026.
Students are reminded that they must complete all the questions on the FAFSA form. Students need not report parental income but should report any income or other monetary support (including gifts) they received from parents, friends, or others in 2023 as untaxed income. Students whose marital status has changed from 2023 to the present are reminded that their 2023 income (both taxable and untaxed) should reflect income from the student and spouse if one is present. Assets are to be reported as of the date the student submits the FAFSA and is to include spouse’s assets if there is a spouse. All other information (number in household, number in college, living arrangements, year in program, etc.) should be for the 2025-26 academic year.
US Student Loans
Students receiving a federal student loan for the first time at Detroit Mercy must complete Entrance Counseling and a Direct Loan Master Promissory Note (MPN) for each type of loan requested before any federal student loan funds may be credited to their account. These are completed online by logging into studentaid.gov.
Federal Direct Unsubsidized and Graduate PLUS student loans are disbursed via electronic fund transfer (EFT) from the government to the University. This is the same for all alternative loans from sources in the U.S. Students who have a loan through a different country or loans that are disbursed via paper check must appear in person to endorse their check. It is the responsibility of the student to complete MPNs and entrance counseling(s) required by the federal government and/or a private lender and to endorse paper checks in a timely fashion. Past due payment fees incurred due to delayed completion of the MPN(s), online entrance counseling or endorsement of checks will not be removed.
Refunds of excess tuition and fee payments
Funds paid by a financial aid program in excess of the tuition and fee charges will be refunded to the student if the student is registered for the number of credit hours for which they were enrolled in at the time of packaging and all other information in the financial aid file is correct.
Refunds may be distributed by direct deposit for students who have a checking or savings account in a banking institution in the U.S. or mailed from the McNichols Campus to the student's mailing address as listed on the My Portal records. Students should check My Portal to ensure that their bank account and address information are correct to receive their refund in a timely manner. Students with foreign addresses may wish to obtain a U.S. bank account or P.O. Box in the U.S. to avoid delays in the receipt of refunds.
Refunds of excess financial aid monies may be made as early as the week prior to the beginning of classes if the student is registered for the number of credit hours for which the award was made; does not have any prior past due balance; has submitted all required documents to the financial aid office and resolved any conflicting information; has met all promissory notes, entrance interview, and credit requirements; and is not receiving any outside assistance not reported to the Financial Aid Office. Students who have accepted financial aid for indirect funds should be financially prepared to meet, at minimum, their cost of books, supplies, and living expenses (including rent) incurred during the weeks prior to the start of the term and the first week of the Term. Students who apply for financial aid after the first day of classes must allow two weeks thereafter for a refund.
Refunds may be delayed, reduced, or eliminated if the student is not enrolled for the number of credits for which they were initially packaged; if the student fails to complete student loan entrance counseling; if the student has not completed any required promissory note(s); if the student completed the financial aid application or submitted materials late; if the student’s loan application is rejected or denied by the lender; if the student is not making Satisfactory Academic Progress per the Federal Satisfactory Academic Progress Policy, or if the student receives outside aid not reported to the Financial Aid Office.
Work-Study and Other On-Campus Student Employment
Students may apply for a work study award by submitting a FAFSA. Work study is awarded until funds are exhausted, so students who wish to receive a work study award should file their FAFSA as early as possible.
Students who receive a work study award or who wish to work on the non-work study program may obtain a Student Employment Authorization once they have completed the proper materials provided by the Financial Aid Office.
Students may not begin working until they have obtained a Student Employment Authorization and have had that authorization signed by the person in their department who is authorized to make hiring decisions. For off-campus work study, the form must be signed by a person at the agency authorized to enter contracts with the University and authorize payment, if required.
Note—off campus work study opportunities are currently not available. If/when opportunities arise once again, the procedure in the previous paragraph will take effect, along with any other required revisions and updates at that time.
Withdrawals
Students who receive US federal student aid and who completely withdraw from classes prior to completing 60% of the semester will have their federal aid prorated accordingly. Students must complete at least 60% of the semester to earn a full semester's worth of federal aid. Withdrawal at or prior to the 60% point of the term will result in proration of financial aid, potentially leaving the student with a debt to the school.
For Summer 2026 the 60% date is June 30, 2026. Students withdrawing on or before these dates (dependent on their enrollment) will have their aid pro-rated. This is a federal regulation and is not at the discretion of the School of Law.
Satisfactory Academic Progress (SAP)
Students receiving federal financial aid must make Satisfactory Academic Progress toward a degree. Satisfactory Academic Progress has 3 components:
- Grade point,
- Completion of classes/progressing adequately toward degree completion,
- Staying in good standing with the School of Law.
A copy of the Federal Satisfactory Academic Progress Policy appears on the financial aid website and is provided to students in their orientation materials. Students who do not meet SAP requirements after one term are put on SAP warning; after two terms, the aid is terminated with the ability to appeal for a probationary term. Students failing to meet requirements during the probationary term may have their financial aid terminated until the point at which they meet the requirements of the SAP policy without the assistance of federal student aid (including loans).
Please note that good standing for the law school requires a 2.00 grade point average. When the SAP requirements of the law school are stricter than those of the federal SAP policy, the stricter requirements prevail.
VA Benefits
The University of Detroit Mercy participates in Veteran’s Education Benefit programs, including Yellow Ribbon. Additional information is available at https://www.udmercy.edu/current-students/registrar/veterans.php. Students who are eligible for Veteran’s Educational benefits can contact:
Matt DuPrey
Associate Registrar
University of Detroit Mercy
4001 W. McNichols
Detroit, MI 48221
Phone: 313-993-3313
Fax: 313-993-3317
Email: vms@udmercy.eduQuestions
Questions about financial aid awards and policies should be directed to the Financial Aid Office at the Law School:
University of Detroit Mercy School of Law
Scholarship and Financial Aid Office
651 E. Jefferson Avenue
Detroit, Michigan 48226
Phone: 313-596-0213
Fax: 313-596-0280
Email: lawfinaid@udmercy.eduMethods of Payment
- Online: Credit and debit card payments can only be made online through My Portal. A processing fee of 2.95% will be added to all U.S. credit/debit cards and 4.25% for international cards. There is no fee for e-checks.
- University Payment Plan: An interest-free, monthly payment option is available. Students must have a U.S. bank account to make payment plan payments via electronic check. For information regarding this program, see the Student Accounting page at: https://udmercy.edu/current-students/accounting/
- Mail your payment to:
University of Detroit Mercy School of Law OR University of Detroit Mercy
Student Services Student Accounting Office
651 E. Jefferson Avenue Student Union 102
Detroit, MI 48226 4001 W. McNichols Road
Detroit, MI 48221-3038
IMPORTANT - When mailing, remember to write your Detroit Mercy Student Number (T-Number) on your check, and to allow at least 8 business days for the payment to be processed to your account. All checks must be in U.S. funds.
- In Person: at the Law School Student Service Center (checks in U.S. funds and cash only).
- Wire transfer: contact the Student Accounting Office for details.
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Employer Reimbursement Forms should be submitted to the Student Accounting Office before the first day of classes each semester.
- International payment through Flywire: go to flywire.com/pay/udmercy. Then select the country of origin for your payment and the amount in USD that Detroit Mercy should receive. On the next page you will select your payment method from the options listed; amounts will show the cost in your currency. For questions, please contact the Student Accounting Office.
Student Parking Term Amount Summer Term $50 Additional information forthcoming from Student Services. Please monitor your emails.
Student ID Cards
New ID Cards or revalidations for Student ID cards will be handled during regular Student Service Center hours. The Student Service Center is open from 8:30 a.m. until 5:00 p.m. Monday through Friday (or from 8:30 a.m. until 4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday during summer hours). NOTE: If a student's ID card is lost or stolen, there is a $25.00 fee imposed upon the student by the University Parking & ID Officials for a replacement card.
Immigration Information for International Students
Current F-l students who will take courses in person in the Summer Term must pay close attention to the DSO’s signature and date on page 2 of their Form I-20. If the signature and date are close to expiring, please stop by the Student Service Center for another signature.
Current F-1 students who wish to enroll in an externship (which is Curricular Practical Training - CPT) must have held their student visa for one full academic year. The same rule applies if a student wishes to work in the US (which is Optional Practical Training - OPT).
Current F-1 students who will be serving as teaching or research assistants are required to have their supervising professor reach out to Dean Godfryd to initiate the onboarding process for their on-campus employment.
Summer 2026 Academic Calendar Term III Date Memorial Day Holiday (class makeup scheduled for July 13) May 25 Last Day to Waitlist for a course May 25 Term III Classes Begin May 26 Last Day to Add or
Drop a course - 100 Percent Refund + no W gradeJune 1 Directed Research Form Deadline June 1 Withdraw from a course - 50 Percent Refund + W grade June 2 - June 8 Juneteenth Holiday (class makeup scheduled for July 14) June 19 Week 5: Tuition Policy Enforced Week of June 22 Fireworks (Evening Classes Online) Tentative June 22 Fourth of July Holiday (class makeup scheduled for July 15) July 3 Makeup Day for Memorial Day Holiday (Monday Classes) July 13 Makeup Day for Juneteenth (Friday Classes) July 14 Makeup Day for Fourth of July Holiday (Friday Classes) July 15 Term III Classes End
Pass/No Pass Option Deadline*July 15 Term III Review Period July 16 - July 17 Term III Final Examination Period July 20 - July 24 All Term III grades posted August 31 *The decision to take an elective on a pass/no pass basis, or to revoke the decision, must be communicated to the Law School Registrar, in writing, by the last day of classes or the day before the exam is administered, whichever comes first.
The Law School reserves the right to change any of the above dates. Please refer to the online schedule of classes each Term for all the official dates.
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Course & Exam Schedule, Course Listing with CRNs
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Courses That Satisfy Distribution Requirements
2L Foundational Courses (Dual JD)
- US Civil Procedure Dual JD [3 cr]
- US Constitutional Law Dual JD [4 cr]
Clinics
- Arts & Entertainment Law Clinic [3 cr]
- Criminal Trial Clinic [3 cr]
- Family Law Clinic [3 cr]
- Federal Pro Se Legal Assistance Clinic [3 cr]
- International Intellectual Property Clinic Patent Law [3 cr]
- Juvenile Law Appellate Clinic [3 cr]
- Unemployment and Workers' Rights Clinic [3 cr]
Global (JD)
- Art in a Legal World [3 cr] – ONLINE
- International Environmental Law [2 cr] – ONLINE
- Negotiation Strategies and Tactics in Health Law Issues [3 cr] – ONLINE
- Selected Topics in Family Law Seminar [2 cr] – ONLINE
- White Collar Crime [3 cr] – ONLINE
Transnational (Dual JD)
- Art in a Legal World [3 cr] – ONLINE
- International Environmental Law [2 cr] – ONLINE
- Negotiation Strategies and Tactics in Health Law Issues [3 cr] – ONLINE
- Selected Topics in Family Law Seminar [2 cr] – ONLINE
- White Collar Crime [3 cr] – ONLINE
Upper Level Writing Requirement Courses
- Advanced Advocacy [2 cr] – ONLINE
- Selected Topics in Constitutional Law: First Amendment Seminar [2 cr] – ONLINE
- Selected Topics in Family Law Seminar [2 cr] – ONLINE
- Litigation Drafting [3 cr]
Electives (not listed above)
- Access to Justice Practicum [1 cr]
- Bankruptcy [3 cr]
- Copyright Law [3 cr] – ONLINE
- Externship Course [3 cr]
- Medical Malpractice [2 cr] – ONLINE
- Detroit Revitalization: The Role of Urban Agriculture [1 cr]
- Sports Law – [2 cr] – ONLINE
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Clinics with Specific Date/Time Requirements
CRIMINAL TRIAL CLINIC - THURSDAY, 1:00 - 4:40 PM
Specific Requirements: Students must be available at least 12 hours per week from 8:30 to 12:30 for court. All court appearances will be in person. Students must be available every Thursday for 52nd-4 District Court in Troy. Students must be available at least one day a week for the 36th District Court in Detroit. Students will disclose availability on application. Students must complete a minimum of 105 court hours.
FAMILY LAW CLINIC – TUESDAY, 10:00 AM - 1:40 PM
This has been modified from Dean Archerd's draft to accommodate the rising 2L dual schedules, by allowing departure at 3:30 p.m.
Specific Requirements: Students must complete at least 105 clinical hours outside of class. To achieve this, students must be available on Tuesday from 10-3:30 or 4:00 (includes class time) and Thursdays from 12:00-3:30 or 4:00, to perform clinical hours at the William Booth Legal Aid Clinic, located at 3737 Lawton St, Detroit, MI 48208. The clinic is about a 5-minute drive from the law school and has parking available. Class meets during this time on Tuesday. Currently, court hearings are remote, and students are unable to attend. Should the court re-open to the public, students will be expected to attend court hearings at Wayne County Circuit Court.
FEDERAL PRO SE LEGAL ASSISTANCE CLINIC – WEDNESDAY, 9:00 AM - 12:40 PM
Specific requirements: Students must complete at least 105 clinical hours outside of class. The Federal Pro Se Clinic is open Monday, Wednesday, and Friday from 1 to 5 p.m., and is located at the United States District Court located at 231 W. Lafayette Blvd., Detroit, MI 48226, about a 10–15-minute walk from the law school. The Clinic holds triage meetings on Monday, Wednesday, and Friday to prepare for each Clinic Day from 12:30 – 1 p.m. Students can work with Clinic clients or complete Clinic tasks outside of normal Clinic hours, but to meet their Clinic commitment, and to ensure that the Clinic is staffed during its open hours, students must be available in person for at least six of the scheduled Clinic hours. In addition, students are strongly encouraged to attend as many triage meetings as possible. For students not in the Clinic when triage is held, triage may be attended by Zoom. Students are responsible for coordinating coverage for each day of the clinic.
UNEMPLOYMENT AND WORKERS' RIGHTS CLINIC – TUESDAY 4:00 - 7:40 PM
Specific requirements: Students must complete at least 105 clinical hours outside of class. Students will be expected to do some of their clinical hours at the offices of Sugar Law, which is about a 5-minute drive from the law school, at 4605 Cass Ave, Detroit, MI 48201.
Winter 2026
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Important Information for Registration
1. ONLINE LIMITATIONS
- Students in the JD program are limited to earning 50% of their credits from online courses effective Fall 2023 Term by the ABA Standards.
- Students in the Dual JD program are limited to one online course per semester. This limitation applies to courses offered by both schools regardless of citizenship. No exceptions.
- Students attending Detroit Mercy Law on an F1 visa may not take more than 3 credits of online education per semester.
2. CLINICS
- All clinics have required hours in addition to the class times. Some clinics have specified days and hours that students must work. These requirements are provided to students along with the draft schedule.
- Students should pay attention to prerequisites when applying for clinics.
- Clinic registration will open October 6. Students will be emailed instructions by Dean Nowak.
3. LAW FIRM PROGRAM COURSES
- Students should pay attention to prerequisites when applying for LFPs.
- All 3L students will be provided with the opportunity to preregister for LFPs by indicating their top three choices on a form provided by the Law Registrar’s Office. This form will be available in the week of October 20. Please follow the instructions provided in the email by the Law Registrar’s Office.
- All 3L and 2L students will be able to register for available LFP courses during priority registration.
4. BAR EXAM STRATEGIES COURSE
- This course is limited to those students taking the bar exam in July 2026.
- Students will receive an email allowing them to select a section of the course the week of October 27.
5. PRIORITY REGISTRATION
- Priority Registration will occur the week of November 10.
- Please look for further information from the Law Registrar’s Office.
- 1L students will not engage in Priority Registration as they will be placed in their required courses by the Law Registrar’s Office.
6. ACADEMIC ADVISING
- There will be academic advising sessions for JD and Dual JD students the week of September 29 and October 6.
- Students should review the general guidelines for course selections for both programs posted with the draft schedule.
- JD students may also reach out to Dean Archerd, Dean Jennings, or Dean Khan with specific questions. Dual JD student may also reach out to Director McCoy with specific questions.
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Registration and Information Manual
Winter 2026 Registration Manual
Web Registration
Students can access the online registration system at my.udmercy.edu (My Portal).
Priority Registration begins online on Tuesday, November 11, 2025, at 8:30 a.m. and ends on Sunday, January 11, 2026, at 11:59 p.m. via My Portal Self-Service. Registration opens for students based on their number of earned credit hours as follows:
November 11, 2025 @ 8:30 a.m.
JD with 48 earned* credits or more
Dual JD with 71 earned* credits or more
November 13, 2025 @ 8:30 a.m.
JD with 5 to 47 earned* credits
JD/MBA with 30 earned* credits or more
Dual JD with 37 to 70 earned* credits*Earned credit hours do not include Summer 2025 course credit hours as they are not earned to date.
- 1L JD and Dual JD students will be registered into their required courses by Detroit Mercy Law’s Office of the Registrar. Torts registration will take place in the first week of January 2026.
- 2L Part-time JD students should contact the Registrar (Dean Khan) to register for any other remaining 1L foundation courses.
- JD students completing their first 60 credit hours at the end of the Winter 2026 Term, MUST register for Evidence (4 credits) and/or Professional Responsibility (3 credits).
- 2L Dual JD students will be registered into Canadian and U.S. Business Organizations (5 credits) and Canadian and U.S. Evidence (5 credits) by Detroit Mercy Law’s Office of the Registrar.
- The Bar Exam Strategies (4 credits) course is limited to those taking the bar in July 2026. Students will be enrolled in one section of the Bar Exam Strategies course in priority order after they complete the required survey form indicating their section in order of preference. The form will be emailed to students before priority registration.
- The Winter LFP (3 credits) courses are primarily for 3Ls. 3L students will be enrolled in one LFP course in priority order after they complete the required form indicating their interest in order of preference. The form will be emailed to 3L students before priority registration. If spaces remain after all 3Ls are enrolled, they will be made available to 2Ls.
- F-1 status and Dual JD students may enroll in one online course for up to 3 credits per Term. No exceptions. For Dual JD students this includes courses at both Windsor and Detroit Mercy Law.
- Beginning in the Fall 2023 Term, JD students may earn no more than 45 credits in online courses. Dual JD students may earn no more than 30 credits in online courses.
- Students need to be enrolled in a minimum of 6 credit hours to be eligible for U.S. Federal Financial Aid.
- Consult course descriptions in My Portal for course prerequisites. To avoid exam conflicts, consult the examination schedule when making course selections. Students are not allowed to register for courses that overlap in either class time or final exam in any way (not even a minute). Students who register for courses with overlapping exams must drop one of the overlapping courses.
Academic Advising Sessions
Clinics: Tuesday, September 30 – 1:00 to 2:00 p.m. (online)
Dual JD: Friday, October 3 – 1:00 to 2:00 p.m. (online)
JD: Monday, October 6 – 1:00 to 2:00 p.m. (online)These sessions were recorded. Please see emails from Dean Archerd (JD & Dual JD) and Dean Nowak (Clinics) for access.
Log in to My Portal Self-Service
Students log in to the My Portal using their Detroit Mercy username and password. For assistance, please contact the University IT Help Desk at (313) 993-1500, M-F 8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
Holds
Students who possess a HOLD that impacts registration on their record will NOT be allowed to register or adjust their schedule until the hold is removed. Students who have a hold must contact the office that placed the hold on their account and meet the conditions of the hold. Please allow sufficient time for the hold to be removed before the registration period begins. Students can view holds by clicking on Student Profile. The Student Profile link is under ‘Self-Service – Student’ in My Portal (my.udmercy.edu). Then click on Student Account, then View Holds.
To Register
- Log in to the My Portal (my.udmercy.edu)
- Click “Registration” under “Self-Service – Student”
- Click “Register for Classes”
- Select the term
- If you or your advisor created a plan using the “Plan Ahead” tool, click on the “Plans” tab and select “Add All.”
- If you have CRNs, click on the “Enter CRNs” tab. Enter your CRNs and select “Add to Summary.”
- If you have not created a plan and/or do not have CRNs, click on the “Find Classes” to search and add your classes.
Pass/No Pass Option for Elective Courses
The Pass/No Pass Option form is available on the Detroit Mercy Law’s Office of the Registrar web page. Students must turn in the Pass/No Pass Option form to the Detroit Mercy Law’s Office of the Registrar by the last day of classes or the day before the scheduled exam, whichever comes first. See the Student Handbook or the Pass/No Pass Option form for more information about enrolling in an elective course on a Pass/No Pass basis. Information about which elective courses will not be offered Pass/No Pass will be posted on the Detroit Mercy Law’s Office of the Registrar webpage at https://law.udmercy.edu/students/registrar.php before registration for the Term.
Directed Research
Students who enroll in Directed Research must also complete a Directed Research form, which is available on the Detroit Mercy Law’s Office of the Registrar webpage at https://law.udmercy.edu/students/registrar.php.
The Directed Research form must be signed by the resident faculty member supervising the Directed Research.
If the supervising faculty member is an adjunct faculty member, and the project is more than one credit hour, the form must be signed by him or her and co-signed by the Associate Dean for Academic Affairs. See the Student Handbook for details. Students must turn in the Directed Research form into the Detroit Mercy Law’s Office of the Registrar to be registered by the last day to add a course for the Term.
Academic Eligibility
Students who intend to enroll in a consecutive term and have not met the standard for continued enrollment at the conclusion of the current term, will be automatically dismissed from the Law School and given a 100% refund of the consecutive term's tuition.
Tuition and Fees
Tuition
See Cost of Attendance on the Financial Aid webpage at:
https://law.udmercy.edu/students/financial-aid1/tuition-cost-of-attendance.phpLate Registration Fee
A $200.00 late registration fee will be imposed upon students who register on the first day that classes begin.Student Bar Association (SBA) Dues
$69.00 for Fall Term will be applied to all enrolled students’ accounts.Academic Services Fee
$185.00 for the academic year will be applied in the Fall Term to all enrolled students’ accounts.Graduation Fee
A $135 graduation fee is assessed to each student’s account once they apply to graduate.Further Assistance
Students needing assistance with registration and related matters should contact the Detroit Mercy Law’s Office of the Registrar at 313-596-0212, lawregistrar@udmercy.edu. Students who are seeking a waiver of a Student Handbook regulation, or wish to make a division change, should contact Associate Dean Megan Jennings at jenninmf@udmercy.edu. Students who wish to request a credit override to enroll in more credit hours than is allowed by their division should contact Associate Dean Archerd at archerer@udmercy.edu.
University Tuition Policy
A student who is in debt to the University at the end of any term is NOT entitled to register; to receive an official transcript of their credits from the Registrar, or to receive their diploma until their indebtedness has been discharged. A fee of 1.5% per month will be charged on the unpaid balance of any delinquent account.
Students who have an outstanding balance of $3500 or greater at the end of the eighth week of the Winter semester, may be administratively withdrawn from their current Detroit Mercy Law coursework. Students will not earn credit for these courses, will not be permitted to sit for the final exam, and will receive a grade of “AW” on their transcript for all withdrawn classes.
Financial Aid
Financial Aid includes scholarships, loans, and student employment. Most of this section includes information for students using U.S. Federal Financial Aid. Canadian students should contact their province’s Student Aid Program for information and applications for aid to study in the U.S.
US Federal Financial Aid Application Information
Students wanting Federal Aid (loans + work-study) must complete a Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) for 2025-26. This form is available online at studentaid.gov. Any student who needs financial aid to pay direct expenses (tuition & fees) and/or indirect expenses is encouraged to apply for federal financial aid as early as possible. April 1 is the priority application date for applying for aid for 2025-26. October 1, 2024, was the opening date of the 2025-26 application. The 2025-26 FAFSA will be used for the following terms: Fall 2025, Winter 2026, & Summer 2026.
Students are reminded that they must complete all the questions on the FAFSA form. Students need not report parental income but should report any income or other monetary support (including gifts) they received from parents, friends, or others in 2023 as untaxed income. Students whose marital status has changed from 2023 to the present are reminded that their 2023 income (both taxable and untaxed) should reflect income from the student and spouse if one is present. Assets are to be reported as of the date the student submits the FAFSA and is to include spouse’s assets if there is a spouse. All other information (number in household, number in college, living arrangements, year in program, etc.) should be for the 2025-26 academic year.
US Student Loans
Students receiving a federal student loan for the first time at Detroit Mercy must complete Entrance Counseling and a Direct Loan Master Promissory Note (MPN) for each type of loan requested before any federal student loan funds may be credited to their account. These are completed online by logging into studentaid.gov.
Federal Direct Unsubsidized and Graduate PLUS student loans are disbursed via electronic fund transfer (EFT) from the government to the University. This is the same for all alternative loans from sources in the U.S. Students who have a loan through a different country or loans that are disbursed via paper check must appear in person to endorse their check. It is the responsibility of the student to complete MPNs and entrance counseling(s) required by the federal government and/or a private lender and to endorse paper checks in a timely fashion. Past due payment fees incurred due to delayed completion of the MPN(s), online entrance counseling or endorsement of checks will not be removed.
Refunds of excess tuition and fee payments
Funds paid by a financial aid program in excess of the tuition and fee charges will be refunded to the student if the student is registered for the number of credit hours for which they were enrolled in at the time of packaging and all other information in the financial aid file is correct.
Refunds may be distributed by direct deposit for students who have a checking or savings account in a banking institution in the U.S. or mailed from the McNichols Campus to the student's mailing address as listed on the My Portal records. Students should check My Portal to ensure that their bank account and address information are correct to receive their refund in a timely manner. Students with foreign addresses may wish to obtain a U.S. bank account or P.O. Box in the U.S. to avoid delays in the receipt of refunds.
Refunds of excess financial aid monies may be made as early as the week prior to the beginning of classes if the student is registered for the number of credit hours for which the award was made; does not have any prior past due balance; that all required documents have been submitted to the financial aid office and any conflicting information is resolved; that all promissory notes, entrance interview and credit requirements are met; and that the student is not receiving any outside assistance not reported to the Financial Aid Office. Students who have accepted financial aid for indirect funds should be financially prepared to meet, at minimum, their cost of books, supplies, and living expenses (including rent) incurred during the weeks prior to the start of the term and the first week of the semester. Students who apply for financial aid after the first day of classes must allow two weeks thereafter for a refund.
Refunds may be delayed, reduced, or eliminated if the student is not enrolled for the number of credits for which they were initially packaged; if the student fails to complete student loan entrance counseling; if the student has not completed any required promissory note(s); if the student completed the financial aid application or submitted materials late; if the student’s loan application is rejected or denied by the lender; if the student is not making Satisfactory Academic Progress per the Federal Satisfactory Academic Progress Policy or if the student receives outside aid not reported to the Financial Aid Office.
Work-Study and Other On-Campus Student Employment
Students may apply for a work study award by submitting a FAFSA. Work study is awarded until funds are exhausted, so students who wish to receive a work study award should file their FAFSA as early as possible.
Students who receive a work study award or who wish to work on the non-work study program may obtain a Student Employment Authorization once they have completed the proper materials provided by the Financial Aid Office.
Students may not begin working until they have obtained a Student Employment Authorization and have had that authorization signed by the person in their department who is authorized to make hiring decisions. For off-campus work study, the form must be signed by a person at the agency authorized to enter contracts with the University and authorize payment, if required.
Note—off campus work study opportunities are currently not available. If/when opportunities arise once again, the procedure in the previous paragraph will take effect, along with any other required revisions & updates at that time.
Withdrawals
Students who receive US federal student aid and who completely withdraw from classes prior to completing 60% of the semester will have their federal aid prorated accordingly. Students must complete at least 60% of the semester to earn a full semester's worth of federal aid. Withdrawal at or prior to the 60% point of the term will result in proration of financial aid, potentially leaving the student with a debt to the school.
For Winter 2026 the 60% date is March 14, 2026. Students withdrawing on or before these dates (dependent on their enrollment) will have their aid pro-rated. This is a federal regulation and is not at the discretion of the School of Law.
Satisfactory Academic Progress (SAP)
Students receiving federal financial aid must make satisfactory academic progress toward a degree. Satisfactory Academic Progress has 3 components:
- Grade point,
- Completion of classes/progressing adequately toward degree completion,
- Staying in good standing with the School of Law.
A copy of the Federal Satisfactory Academic Progress Policy appears on the financial aid website and is provided to students in their orientation materials. Students who do not meet SAP requirements after one term are put on SAP warning; after two terms, the aid is terminated with the ability to appeal for a probationary term. Students failing to meet requirements during the probationary term may have their financial aid terminated until the point at which they meet the requirements of the SAP policy without the assistance of federal student aid (including loans).
Please note that good standing for the law school requires a 2.00 grade point average. When the SAP requirements of the law school are stricter than those of the federal SAP policy, the stricter requirements prevail.
VA Benefits
The University of Detroit Mercy participates in Veteran’s Education Benefit programs, including Yellow Ribbon. Additional information is available at https://www.udmercy.edu/current-students/registrar/veterans.php. Students who are eligible for Veteran’s Educational benefits can contact:
Matt DuPrey
Associate Registrar
University of Detroit Mercy
4001 W. McNichols
Detroit, MI 48221
Phone: 313-993-3313/Fax: 313-993-3317
Email: vms@udmercy.eduQuestions
Questions about financial aid awards and policies should be directed to the Financial Aid Office at the Law School:
University of Detroit Mercy School of Law
Scholarship and Financial Aid Office
651 E. Jefferson Avenue
Detroit, Michigan 48226
Phone: 313-596-0213
Fax: 313-596-0280
Email: lawfinaid@udmercy.eduMethods of Payment
- Online: Credit and debit card payments can only be made online through My Portal. A processing fee of 2.95% will be added to all U.S. credit/debit cards and 4.25% for international cards. There is no fee for e-checks.
- University Payment Plan: interest-free, monthly payment option. Students must have a U.S. bank account to make payment plan payments via electronic check. For information regarding this program, see the Student Accounting page at: https://udmercy.edu/current-students/accounting/
- Mail your payment to:
University of Detroit Mercy School of Law OR University of Detroit Mercy
Student Services Student Accounting Office
651 E. Jefferson Avenue Student Union 102
Detroit, MI 48226 4001 W. McNichols Road
Detroit, MI 48221-3038
IMPORTANT - When mailing, remember to write your Detroit Mercy Student Number (T-Number) on your check, and to allow at least 8 business days for the payment to be processed to your account. All checks must be in U.S. funds.
- In Person: at the Law School Student Service Center (checks in U.S. funds and cash only).
- Wire transfer: contact the Student Accounting Office for details.
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Employer Reimbursement Forms should be submitted to the Student Accounting Office before the first day of classes each semester.
- International payment through Flywire: go to flywire.com/pay/udmercy. Then select the country of origin for your payment and the amount in USD that Detroit Mercy should receive. On the next page you will select your payment method from the options listed; amounts will show the cost in your currency.
Student Parking Term Amount Fall or Winter Term $258 Summer Term $50 Additional information forthcoming from Student Services. Please monitor your emails.
Student ID Cards
New ID Cards or revalidations for Student ID cards will be handled during regular Student Service Center hours. The Student Service Center is open from 8:30 a.m. until 5:00 p.m. Monday through Friday (or from 8:30 a.m. until 4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday during summer hours). NOTE: If a student's ID card is lost or stolen, there is a $25.00 fee imposed upon the student by the University Parking & ID Officials for a replacement card.
Application for Graduation
Students planning to graduate must submit an application in My Portal during their last year in school. The graduation fee is assessed to each student’s account once he/she applies to graduate. The application deadline for the Class of 2026 was September 26, 2025.
Immigration Information for International Students
Current F-l students who will take courses in person in the Winter Term must pay close attention to the DSO’s signature and date on page 2 of their Form I-20. If the signature and date are close to expiring, please stop by the Student Service Center for another signature.
Current F-1 students who wish to enroll in an externship (which is Curricular Practical Training - CPT) must have held their student visa for one full academic year. The same rule applies if a student wishes to work in the US (which is Optional Practical Training - OPT).
Current F-1 students who will be serving as teaching or research assistants are required to have their supervising professor reach out to Dean Godfryd to initiate the onboarding process for their on-campus employment.
Winter 2026 Academic Calendar Term II Date Last Day to Waitlist for a course January 4 Term II Classes Begin January 5 Last Day to Add a course January 11 Directed Research Form Deadline January 11 Last Day to Drop a course - 100 Percent Refund + no W grade January 18 Martin Luther King Jr. Holiday (class makeup scheduled for April 20) January 19 Winter Break February 15 – February 22 Week 8: Tuition Policy Enforced Week of February 23 Term III Priority Registration Week of March 16 Easter Holiday (Friday class makeup scheduled for April 21) April 3-5 Makeup Day for MLK Holiday (Monday Classes) April 20 Makeup Day for Good Friday Holiday (Friday Classes) April 21 Term II Classes End
Pass/No Pass Option Deadline*April 21 Term II Review Period April 22-24 Term II Final Examination Period April 27-May 7 Commencement May 8 Baccalaureate May 9 *The decision to take an elective on a pass/no pass basis, or to revoke the decision, must be communicated to the Law School Registrar, in writing, by the last day of classes or the day before the exam is administered, whichever comes first.
The Law School reserves the right to change any of the above dates. Please refer to the online schedule of classes each Term for all the official dates.
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Course & Exam Schedule, Course Listing with CRNs
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Courses That Satisfy Distribution Requirements
1L Foundational Courses (JD)
- Applied Legal Theory and Analysis II [3 cr]
- Contracts [4 cr]
- Criminal Law [3 cr]
- Introduction to Legal Research and Communication II [1 cr]
- Torts [4 cr]
1L Foundational Courses (Dual JD)
- Comparative Legal Writing and Research II [4 cr]
2L Foundational Courses (JD)
- Evidence [4 cr] (must be taken in first 60 credit hours)
- Professional Responsibility [3 cr] (must be taken in first 60 credit hours)
2L Foundational Courses (Dual JD)
- Canadian & US Business Organizations [5 cr]
- Canadian & US Evidence [5 cr]
Clinics
- Arts & Entertainment Law Clinic [3 cr]
- Conviction Integrity Clinic [3 cr]
- Criminal Trial Clinic [3 cr]
- Environmental Law Clinic [4 cr]
- Family Law Clinic [3 cr]
- Federal Pro Se Clinic [3 cr]
- Immigration Law Clinic [4 cr]
- International Intellectual Property Clinic Patent Law [3 cr]
- Juvenile Appellate Law Clinic [3 cr]
- State Appellate Defenders Office (SADO) [3 cr]
- Trademark & Entrepreneur Clinic [3 cr]
- Unemployment and Workers’ Rights Clinic [3 cr]
- Veterans’ Clinic [3 cr]
Global (JD)
- Australian Law & the Constitution [1 cr]
- Cross Border Sales and Financing II [4 cr]
- European Union Law [2 cr]
- Human Rights Law [3 cr]
- International Commercial Arbitration LFP [3 cr] - ONLINE
- International Intellectual Property Clinic [3 cr]
- International Taxation [3 cr]
- Introduction to French Law [2 cr]
- Private International Law in the Digital Era [2 cr]
- Selected Problems in Environmental Law: A Comparative Approach [2 cr]
- Small Firm Practice in Canada LFP [3 cr] – ONLINE
- US & Canadian Immigration Law [4 cr]
- White Collar Crime [3 cr] – ONLINE
Transnational (Dual JD)
- Cross Border Sales and Financing Transactions II [4 cr]
- Human Rights Law [3 cr]
- International Commercial Arbitration LFP [3 cr] - ONLINE
- International Intellectual Property Clinic Law [3 cr]
- International Taxation [3 cr]
- Selected Problems in Environmental Law: A Comparative Approach [2 cr]
- Small Firm Practice in Canada LFP [3 cr] – ONLINE
- US & Canadian Immigration Law [4 cr]
- White Collar Crime [3 cr] – ONLINE
Law Firm Program Courses
- Affordable Housing LFP [3 cr]
- Alternative Dispute Resolution LFP [3 cr]
- Advising Entrepreneurs in New Business Startups LFP [3 cr]
- Family Law LFP [3 cr]
- Juvenile Justice LFP [3 cr]
- Health Law LFP [3 cr] – ONLINE
- Immigration Law LFP [3 cr]
- In-House Counsel LFP [3 cr]
- International Commercial Arbitration LFP [3 cr] – ONLINE
- Small Firm Practice in Canada LFP [3 cr] – ONLINE
Upper Level Writing Requirement Courses
- Advanced Advocacy [2 cr]
- Law Review Note or Comment [2 cr]
- Private International Law in the Digital Era Seminar [2 cr]
- Selected Topics in Children and the Law Seminar [3 cr]
- Selected Problems in Environmental Law: A Comparative Approach [2 cr]
- Selected Topics in Constitutional Law: The Congress, the President, and the Separation of Powers [2 cr]
- Selected Topics in Criminal Law: Political Corruption [2 cr]
- Transactional Drafting [3 cr]
Electives (not listed above)
- Advanced Legal Research [2 cr] – ONLINE
- Bar Exam Strategies [4 cr] (must be taking July 2026 Bar)
- Business Organizations [4 cr] (bar tested)
- Criminal Procedure Investigations [4 cr] (bar tested)
- eDiscovery [3 cr]
- Estates & Trusts [4 cr]
- Employee Rights Law [3 cr]
- Environmental Law [3 cr]
- Externship Course [3 cr]
- Family Law [2 cr]
- Federal Criminal Law [3 cr]
- Federal Firearms Law and the Second Amendment [3 cr]
- Federal Jurisdiction [3 cr]
- First Amendment [3 cr] (bar tested)
- Insurance Law [3 cr]
- Litigation Technology [2 cr] – ONLINE
- Medical Malpractice [2 cr]
- Race and American Law [2 cr]
- Sales [3 cr] (bar tested)
- Trademarks and Unfair Competition Law [3 cr] – ONLINE
- Trial Practice [3 cr]
- US Basic Federal Income Taxation [4 cr]
- US Securities Regulation [3 cr]
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Clinics with Specific Date/Time Requirements
CRIMINAL TRIAL CLINIC - THURSDAY, 1:30 - 3:20 PM
Prerequisite: LAW 2220 Evidence or LAW 2230 Canadian and United States Evidence. These courses may not be taken concurrently with the Clinic.
Specific requirements: Students must have at least 105 clinical hours for the semester outside of class. Students must be available on Tuesdays and Thursdays per week from 8:30am to 12:30pm to be in court in person at 36th District Court on Tuesday in Detroit and in person in Troy District Court on Thursdays. Students will attend class after court on Thursdays. Other days may be available in 36th District Court. Tuesday may be flexible with prior consent of Professor Reasonover. Students will also be required to do some clinical hours outside of class and court appearances including class and court preparation.
FAMILY LAW CLINIC – TUESDAY, 12:00 - 1:50 PM
Prerequisite: No specific prerequisites, but completion of LAW 2240 Family Law is preferred.
Specific Requirements: Students must complete at least 105 clinical hours outside of class. To achieve this, students must be available on Tuesday from 12:00pm to 4:00pm (includes class time) and Thursdays from 12:00 to 4:00pm, to perform clinical hours at the William Booth Legal Aid Clinic, located at 3737 Lawton St, Detroit, MI 48208. The clinic is about a 5-10-minute drive from the law school with parking available. Class meets during this time on Tuesday. Currently, court hearings are remote, and students are unable to attend. Should the court re-open to the public, students will be expected to attend court hearings at Wayne County Circuit Court.
FEDERAL PRO SE LEGAL ASSISTANCE CLINIC – WEDNESDAY, 10:00 - 11:50 AM
Prerequisites: LAW 1152 Civil Procedure (JD) or LAW 2080 US Civil Procedure (Dual JD), and either LAW 3170 Federal Jurisdiction, LAW 3150 Employee Rights, LAW 3090 Civil Rights Litigation, LAW 6290 Judicial Clerkship Course, or a federal court internship or externship.
Specific requirements: Students must complete at least 105 clinical hours outside of class. The Federal Pro Se Clinic is open Monday, Wednesday, and Friday from 1:00 to 5:00pm, and is located at the United States District Court located at 231 W. Lafayette Blvd., Detroit, MI 48226, about a 10 to 15-minute walk from the law school. The Clinic holds triage meetings on Monday, Wednesday, and Friday to prepare for each Clinic Day from 12:30 to 1:00pm. Students can work with Clinic clients or complete Clinic tasks outside of normal Clinic hours, but to meet their Clinic commitment, students must be available for at least six of the scheduled Clinic hours. In addition, students are strongly encouraged to attend as many triage meetings as possible. For students not in the Clinic when triage is held, triage may be attended by Zoom. Students are responsible for coordinating coverage for each day of the clinic.
VETERANS’ CLINIC – MONDAY 2:00 PM - 3:50 PM
Prerequisites: No pre-requisites, but LAW 2220 Evidence or LAW 2230 Canadian and United States Evidence is highly recommended.
Special Requirements: Students must complete at least 105 clinical hours outside of class, most of which must be done in the clinic building. Students in this clinic must work with Professor Christian to create a set weekly schedule of in-person hours between 8:30am and 5:00pm, Monday through Thursday.
UNEMPLOYMENT AND WORKERS' RIGHTS CLINIC – THURSDAY 4:00 - 5:50 PM
Prerequisites: No pre-requisites.
Special Requirements: Students will be expected to perform some of their clinical hours at the offices of Sugar Law, 4605 Cass Ave., Detroit. A 5–10-minute drive from the Law School with parking available.
REGISTRATION RESOURCES
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Guidelines for JD Course Selection
GENERAL GUIDELINES FOR JD COURSE SELECTION FOR FALL 2026
Please note: For details regarding all requirements, please consult the student handbook. This summary is to provide simple guidance for students.
1. JD students need 90 credit hours to graduate.
2. The following courses are required of all JD students who entered law school in Fall 2025:
Courses Required of All Students Course Credits LAW 1060 Introduction to Legal Research & Communication I 1 LAW 1061 Introduction to Legal Research & Communication II 1 LAW 1080 Applied Legal Theory and Analysis I 2 LAW 1081 Applied Legal Theory and Analysis II 3 LAW 1112 Contracts 4 LAW 1122 Property 4 LAW 1130 Torts 4 LAW 1140 Criminal Law 3 LAW 1152 Civil Procedure 4 LAW 1202 Critical Lawyering Skills in Social Context 4 LAW 2061 Constitutional Law I 3 LAW 2062 Constitutional Law II 4 LAW 2220 Evidence 4 LAW 2470 Professional Responsibility 3 LAW 2100 Criminal Procedure Investigations 4 3. All students are required to take the following: a course that satisfies the Upper Level Writing Requirement, a Clinic course, and a Law Firm Program course.
4. Students who entered law school before Fall 2025 and have not taken LAW 2060 US Constitutional are required to take LAW 2061 Constitutional Law I and LAW 2062 Constitutional Law II.
5. Students must take Evidence and Professional Responsibility in the first 60 credit hours of their studies. Students who entered law school in Fall 2025 may select what semester they will take Criminal Procedure: Investigations.
6. All law students are strongly encouraged to take Business Organizations, Family Law, and Sales. All students who entered law school before Fall 2025 are also strongly encouraged to take Criminal Procedure: Investigations.
7. Students should not take more than two 4-credit courses in one semester.
8. Students should take notice of the final exam schedule when selecting courses. Final exams may only be changed if a student has three exams scheduled in 48 hours. For students in the Dual JD program only, a final exam may be changed if a Windsor exam and a Detroit Mercy exam are scheduled at the same date and time.
9. The Bar Exam Strategies course is limited to those students taking the bar in February 2027.
10. The clinics and law firm courses are designed to be capstone courses. Students will get the most benefit from these courses if they wait until the second half of their course of study to take them.
11. Students who wish to enroll in a clinic or an LFP will preregister for those courses before the registration period in July. Students are responsible for adhering to the deadlines for the preregistration for clinics and LFPs.
12. Students should attend the advising session or watch the recording before registering. JD students may also ask for individual appointments with Dean Henning, Dean Jennings, or Dean Khan. Dual JD students may ask for individual appointments with Director McCoy.
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Guidelines for Dual JD Course Selection
GENERAL GUIDELINES FOR DUAL JD COURSE SELECTION – FALL 2026
Remember that you can perform a degree evaluation at any time to monitor your progress using My Portal (Detroit Mercy Law). You can also view your Windsor Law transcript on uWinsite. If you have any questions or you would like assistance with course planning, please contact Director McCoy (mccoysn@udmercy.edu).
PART I: DEGREE REQUIREMENTS
1. Dual JD students need 105 credits to graduate. 60 credits must be from Detroit Mercy Law and 45 credits must be from Windsor Law.
2. The following courses are required for all Dual JD students:
Courses Required of All Dual JD Students Course Credits Year & Term Comparative Legal Writing and Research I 5 1L Fall Comparative Legal Writing and Research II 4 1L Winter CDN & US Property Law 6 1L Fall + Winter CDN & US Contract Law 6 1L Fall + Winter CDN & US Criminal Law 6 1L Fall + Winter CDN Constitutional Law 5 1L Fall + Winter Indigenous Legal Orders 3 1L Winter US Constitutional Law 4 1L Summer US Civil Procedure 3 1L Summer CDN & US Torts 5 2L Fall CDN & US Professional Responsibility 4 2L Fall CDN Civil Procedure 4 2L Fall CDN & US Business Organizations 5 2L Winter CDN & US Evidence 5 2L Winter Students must earn the minimum passing grade in all required courses as well as satisfy the minimum GPAs at both schools to graduate.
- All Dual JD students are also required to take the following:
(1) A course that satisfies the Upper Level Writing Requirement (Detroit Mercy Law);
(2) A Clinic course (Detroit Mercy Law);
(3) A Law Firm Program course (Detroit Mercy Law);
(4) Six credits that satisfy the Transnational Law Requirement (Detroit Mercy Law); and
(5) Administrative Law (Windsor Law).
- The Detroit Mercy Law clinics and LFP courses are designed to be capstone courses. Students will get the most benefit from these courses if they wait until the second half of their course of study to take them (i.e. the Winter Term of 2L or in 3L).
PART II: CREDIT RULES
- All students must abide by Windsor Law’s “13/29” rule. This means you must take between 13-18 credits per term and 29-32 credits per academic year (which is defined as the Fall and Winter Terms – the Summer Term at Detroit Mercy Law is not included). This rule applies to your combined courses between Windsor Law and Detroit Mercy Law. The rule is strictly applied and there are no exceptions.
Note: you cannot take 13 credits in the fall and winter terms. This only totals 26 credits for the year.
- The American Bar Association (ABA) prohibits students from taking more than 20 credits in a term. This rule applies to your combined courses between Windsor Law and Detroit Mercy Law. This rule is strictly applied and there are no exceptions.
- If you intend to take more than 18 credits in a term or more than 32 total credits for the academic year (between Windsor Law and Detroit Mercy Law), you must apply for a credit variance at Windsor Law by filling out the credit variance form (located here) and emailing it to the Windsor Law Academic Coordinator requesting approval (lawac@uwindsor.ca).
- If you intend to take more than 16 credits in a term (between Windsor Law and Detroit Mercy Law), you must request permission to do so from Dean Henning at Detroit Mercy Law via email (henninkm@udmercy.edu). Please also copy Dean Khan on that email (khanss@udmercy.edu) and Director McCoy (mccoysn@udmercy.edu). List all courses you are taking (at Windsor Law and Detroit Mercy Law), their credit values, and the reason why you are seeking the variance.
- You cannot take Business Associations (LAWG 5877) or The Legal Profession (LAWG 5939) at Windsor Law due to overlap with your required Detroit Mercy Law courses.
- If you intend to take a course that might overlap with a course you have previously taken (i.e. International Law at Windsor and International Law at Detroit Mercy Law), you will be required to seek instructor approval to take the course.
PART III: RULES RELATING TO ONLINE COURSES
Dual JD students are only permitted to take 1 online course per term (up to a maximum of 3 credits) at either institution. A Dual JD student can therefore take an online course (up to 3 credits) at Windsor Law or an online course (up to 3 credits) at Detroit Mercy Law (but not both) in the Fall 2026 Term.
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Student Registration System
The Pass/No Pass form is available here. In order to take an elective course on a pass/no pass basis, you must have at least 30 credit hours completed. You can take a maximum of one elective course on a pass/no pass basis each semester. During your law school career, you may take a maximum of four elective courses graded numerically on a pass/no pass basis, which exclude Externship, Law Review, Moot Court, or any other courses already graded on a pass/no pass basis. You must turn in the Pass/No Pass form by the last day of classes or the day before the exam is administered, whichever comes first. Pass/No Pass form can be emailed to lawregistrar@udmercy.edu.
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Fall 2026 - Courses that do not have the Pass/No Pass Option
Coming Soon -
Summer 2026 - Courses that do not have the Pass/No Pass Option
THE FOLLOWING COURSES DO NOT HAVE THE PASS/NO PASS OPTION FOR TERM III, 2025-26:
- Medical Malpractice, Prof. Kinsey
All Clinics*
All Global/International/Transnational Courses*
All Law Firm Program Courses*
All Seminars and Courses that fulfill the Upper-Level Writing Requirement*
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Winter 2026 - Courses that do not have the Pass/No Pass Option
THE FOLLOWING COURSES DO NOT HAVE THE PASS/NO PASS OPTION FOR TERM II, 2025-26:
- Advanced Legal Research, Prof. Meyer
- Bar Exam Strategies, Prof. Garrison
- Estates and Trusts, Prof. Belian
- Race and American Law, Prof. Costello
All Advanced Advocacy sections*
All Clinics*
All Global/International/Transnational Courses*
All Law Firm Program Courses*
All Seminars and Courses that fulfill the Upper-Level Writing Requirement**These courses satisfy a requirement and are not electives.