University of Detroit Mercy application requirements
Apply by August 1. University of Detroit Mercy charges no application fee. University of Detroit Mercy requires 4 application materials, listed below.
Deadline
Application deadline: August 1.
| Deadline | Date |
|---|---|
| Priority application and scholarship deadline | February 15 |
What you must submit
- LSAT score (within past five years)
- Letters of recommendation
- Personal statement
- Resume
University of Detroit Mercy requires the LSAC Credential Assembly Service (CAS) for this application.
Tests accepted: LSAT.
Recommendation letters
Two letters of recommendation are required, no exceptions; at least one from a professor/academic advisor if graduated within last three years
Personal statement
Should not exceed two pages; include your name and LSAC account number on each page; share what inspired you to pursue a legal education, your professional goals, and your interests; the statement also serves as a writing sample and should adhere to conventional rules of writing (per the university graduate catalog; Detroit Mercy Law's online JD program page states a three-page double-spaced limit)
Fees and waivers
University of Detroit Mercy charges no application fee.
University of Detroit Mercy admissions numbers
University of Detroit Mercy admissions data · What LSAT do you need for University of Detroit Mercy?
Requirements verified 2026-10-20 against University of Detroit Mercy's published application instructions. Deadlines and fees change each cycle — confirm on the school's site before you submit. Medians from ABA Standard 509 disclosures via ILRG, Fall 2025 entering class.