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The law is reason, free from passion.
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Detroit Mercy Law
Detroit, Michigan
JD Admissions & Requirements
Data from 2024 admissions cycle
Detroit Mercy Law is a prestigious JD program located in Detroit, Michigan. In the competitive 2025 law school rankings, Detroit Mercy Law was ranked 134 by US News & World Report, making it a strong option for prospective law students in the current application cycle. For the 2024 admissions cycle, Detroit Mercy Law has an entering 1L class size of approximately 220 with an acceptance rate of 47.7%, positioning it among the competitive law schools for JD applicants.
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Ethics is knowing the difference between what you have a right to do and what is right to do.
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At University of Detroit Mercy School of Law we have been preparing students to become excellent, ethical, engaged lawyers since 1912. Located in the heart of downtown Detroit, students have easy access to the courts, government offices, and law firms. We offer a comprehensive education designed to provide students with the skills they need to excel in the practice of law. Students are supported by an accessible and committed faculty; a close-knit, diverse, and active student body; and an engaged alumni network.
Inspired by our Jesuit-Mercy tradition, Detroit Mercy Law is a community of scholars, lawyers, law students, and individuals committed to intellectual rigor and public service. With social justice at the core of our mission, Detroit Mercy Law is dedicated to making a positive difference in the legal community, in legal education, in Detroit, and in the world. From volunteer work at the neighboring Pope Francis Warming Center to legal aid work in the Detroit Mercy Law George J. Asher Law Clinic Center, students have the opportunity to connect with those in need on a personal level.