University of Detroit Mercy School of Law — JD

Law (JD) · Detroit, MI

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ABA approved · Application cycle: 2027–2028 · last reviewed 2026-11-03 by Nasser

Mandatory criteria

Bachelor's degree before you start law school
Required
Detroit Mercy Law: Apply now · 2027–2028 cycle · last checked 2026-11-03
LSAT within the past five years
Required
The GRE and JD-Next aren't accepted in its place.
Detroit Mercy Law: Apply now · 2027–2028 cycle · last checked 2026-11-03
CAS report through LSAC
Required
Detroit Mercy Law: Apply now · 2027–2028 cycle · last checked 2026-11-03
Two letters of recommendation, one from a college professor
Required
Unless you've been out of college for a number of years.
Detroit Mercy Law: Apply now · 2027–2028 cycle · last checked 2026-11-03
Résumé
Required
Detroit Mercy Law: Apply now · 2027–2028 cycle · last checked 2026-11-03

Deadlines

None recorded. Check the official site.

What this path usually involves

General to Law (JD). Each program sets its own rules.

LSAT
GRE
LSAC / CAS
Undergraduate GPA
Writing / personal statement
Letters
Internships