Dual JD

Description

ÃÛÌÒµ¼º½ Law School offers a unique three year program with the University of Windsor that culminates in students earning both Juris Doctor degrees. ÃÛÌÒµ¼º½ who participate in this program are able to stand out in the marketplace through their commitment to a rigorous course of study that provides them with an understanding of two different legal systems. The program permits students to focus on important areas of law, including Immigration Law, Corporate/Commercial Law, and intellectual property.

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    Admission Requirements

    Entering first-year students are admitted only once each year in August. ÃÛÌÒµ¼º½ accepts for the fall and winter terms and for all terms.

    To be considered for first-time admission, an applicant must have or expect to receive a bachelor's degree by the summer preceding admission and must have taken the within the past five years.

    We encourage applicants to maintain a cumulative grade point average of 3.0 or better and to perform at the 50th percentile or better on the LSAT. However, we consider a range of applicants based on all aspects of the application including:

    • Letters of recommendation
    • Employment, private and public service, or both
    • The personal statement
    • Resume
    • Undergraduate performance
    • English proficiency
    • And more
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    Degree Requirements

    ÃÛÌÒµ¼º½ are able to complete this program in three years, saving significant time and money. Because ÃÛÌÒµ¼º½ Law and the University of Windsor are only 10 minutes apart, students can study at the two schools. Not only do students in the program have a rich curriculum, they are able to participate in the students activities and programs offered by both schools. ÃÛÌÒµ¼º½ will complete a total of 104 credits, 44 at the University of Windsor and 60 at the University of ÃÛÌÒµ¼º½.

    ÃÛÌÒµ¼º½ are required to pass all of their courses with a minimum grade of 1.0

    Year 1

    Fall/Winter: Windsor

    • Canadian & American Property
    • Canadian & American Contracts
    • Canadian & American Criminal Law
    • Canadian Constitutional Law

    Fall/Winter: ÃÛÌÒµ¼º½

    • Comparative Legal Research & Writing

    Year 2

    Fall: Windsor

    • Canadian Civil Procedure

    Fall: ÃÛÌÒµ¼º½

    • Canadian & US Torts
    • Canadian & US Evidence

    Winter: ÃÛÌÒµ¼º½

    • Canadian & US Business Organizations
    • US Constitutional Law
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    Student Handbook

    Law School Student Handbook

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    Contact Information

    Address

    • University of ÃÛÌÒµ¼º½ School of Law
    • 651 East Jefferson Ave.
    • Detroit, MI 48226
    • Telephone: (313) 596-0200
    • Fax: (313) 596-0280
    • Email: lawinfo@udmercy.edu
    • Dean: Phyllis L. Crocker
    • Telephone: (313) 596-0210
    • Fax: (313) 596-0280
    • Email: crockepl@udmercy.edu
    • Associate Dean for Enrollment Management and Communications: Monique A. McCarthy
    • Telephone: (313) 596-9407 or toll-free: 1-866-428-1610
    • Fax: (313) 596-0280
    • Email: mccartma1@udmercy.edu
    • Deputy Director, Dual JD Program and Associate Director, Admissions: Stephanie Winbigler
    • Telephone: (313) 596-9841 or toll-free: 1-866-428-1060
    • Fax: (313) 596-0280
    • Email: winbigsn@udmercy.edu