Pre-Law Advising

This site is a resource for prospective law students at all stages of their Pre-Law journey. Pre-Law students are encouraged to come here early and often to learn how to develop the skills and gain the experience that makes for successful law school applicants.

If you want to attend law school right after graduation, you should plan to apply in the fall of your senior year!

Charlotte Brisbois

She is available as a resource to all Pre-Law students from freshman year until they enter law school. 

To meet with Charlotte, call 313-593-5293 to schedule an appointment. 

UD-Mercy Law Admissions Process Overview and Q&A

When: Multiple dates September-December

Where: Online

What: Join Grace Henning, Director of Admissions & Communications, for a virtual small group advising appointment.  Director Henning will go over what the admissions committee looks at in applications, the LSAT, what you need to prepare for the application, and Detroit Mercy Law programs.  You'll have the chance to ask questions live or submit questions through your registration.

LawHub Webinar: Where Should I Apply to Law School?

When: Wednesday, September 25, 2024, 5:00 PM-6:00 PM

Where: Virtual Webinar

What: Deciding to go to law school is a major step. But where do you want to apply? That choice requires careful consideration of your personal and professional goals, as well as a close look at some data you might not know is right at your fingertips. During this live event, a panel of experts will take you through that process with a look at key statistics, costs, and law school rankings. They'll also share their insights, experience, and tips to help you make an informed decision, allowing you to navigate the application process with confidence. This event is relevant for all those planning to apply to law school soon, especially those applying in the fall of 2024.

LSAT Preparation Workshop

When: Tuesday, October 1, 2024, 4:30 PM - 5:30 PM

Where: CASL Building Room 1012

What:  The LSAT is one of the most important parts of a law school application. For some schools, it is the most important. A lot of students do not prepare for it correctly, and this results in scores below what those students are capable of achieving. Don’t let this happen to you! At this workshop, we are going to be talking a lot about how to go about creating an LSAT preparation plan that will allow you to maximize your score.

University of Michigan Law Day 

When: Thursday, October 9th, 2024, 11:00 AM-2:00 PM

Where: Michigan Union (530 S State St, Ann Arbor, MI 48109)

What: This event is open to students from all schools (be sure to bring your student ID!) and features representatives from a large number of law schools. This is a great opportunity to learn more about specific programs, get application and financial aid information, and get tips on personal statements, extracurricular activities, letters of reference, and more!

Discover Detroit Mercy Law Day

When: Friday, October 18, 2024

Where: Detroit Mercy Law School

What: Prospective students will have the opportunity to take a mock law class and hear from members of UD-Mercy Law's admissions office about the different programs offered and tips for the application in addition to taking a tour of the building and meeting current students.