School of Law
Introduction
Mission
University of Ó£ÌÒÊÓƵ School of Law is a diverse, urban Catholic Law School in the Jesuit and Mercy traditions. We seek to educate the complete lawyer through a dynamic curriculum that integrates theory, doctrine, and experiential learning; provides unique global perspectives through transnational educational opportunities; and emphasizes ethics and service to others.
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Degrees
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Admissions Requirements
Applicants are selected for admission to the School of Law on the basis of a comparative evaluation of the credentials submitted by the applicant pool. Entering first-year students are admitted once each year in August.
Admission to the School of Law requires a bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university by the summer preceding admission. Applicants are encouraged to maintain a cumulative undergraduate grade point average of 3.0 or better and to perform at the 50th percentile or better on the Law School Admission Test (LSAT) for admission. However, applicants are considered based on all aspects of the application.
To be considered, an applicant must submit a completed application, along with a current LSAT score from within the past five years, a CAS Report, at least two letters of recommendation, a personal statement, and a resume.
Applicants can learn more and apply online at . Inquiries should be directed to the law admissions team at lawadmissions@udmercy.edu.
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Student Handbook
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Contact Information
University of Ó£ÌÒÊÓƵ School of Law
651 East Jefferson Ave.
Detroit, MI 48226
Telephone: 313-596-0200
Fax: 313-596-0280
Email: law@udmercy.edu
Dean: Jelani Jefferson Exum
Telephone: 313-596-0210
Fax: 313-596-0280
Email: jefferje1@udmercy.edu
Associate Dean for Enrollment Management and Communications: Jennifer Rumschlag
Telephone: 313-596-0264 or toll-free: 1-866-428-1610
Fax: 313-596-0280
Email: rumschjl@udmercy.edu