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Moot Court Success!

Mark Gordon
February 04, 2009 21:07

This blog entry is about a really great piece of news here at University of Detroit Mercy School of Law. Those who follow goings on at our law school may know about our stupendous moot court program. As in other law schools, first-year students compete in a compulsory internal competition. But...

A Special Ceremony

Mark Gordon
October 20, 2008 18:11

This past Friday, October 17, our University of Detroit Mercy School of Law Immigration Clinic teamed up with the federal government to host here at the School a naturalization ceremony for 29 new American citizens. While the ceremony was not for clients of our clinics, it reminded me of the...

A Special Ceremony

Mark Gordon
October 20, 2008 18:11

This past Friday, October 17, our University of Detroit Mercy School of Law Immigration Clinic teamed up with the federal government to host here at the School a naturalization ceremony for 29 new American citizens. While the ceremony was not for clients of our clinics, it reminded me of the...

On the Road with University of Detroit Mercy Law School Students

Mark Gordon
September 23, 2008 19:19

Sometimes I am asked by prospective students whether I enjoy my job as Dean. The answer is always a resounding “Yes.” In fact, most recently I had a particularly enjoyable day. On the day in question I was in Chicago with several of our law students who are working on Project SALUTE, our...

On the Road with University of Detroit Mercy Law School Students

Mark Gordon
September 23, 2008 19:19

Sometimes I am asked by prospective students whether I enjoy my job as Dean. The answer is always a resounding “Yes.” In fact, most recently I had a particularly enjoyable day. On the day in question I was in Chicago with several of our law students who are working on Project SALUTE, our...

On the Road with University of Detroit Mercy Law School Students

Mark Gordon
September 23, 2008 19:19

Sometimes I am asked by prospective students whether I enjoy my job as Dean. The answer is always a resounding “Yes.” In fact, most recently I had a particularly enjoyable day. On the day in question I was in Chicago with several of our law students who are working on Project SALUTE, our...

Back to School

Mark Gordon
August 26, 2008 15:34

Here it is mid-August and it's difficult to believe that a new school year is starting, as our Orientation for first-year law students took place last week -- August 18. This is always an exciting time of the year for me. First, I very much enjoy all the excitement, energy, and enthusiasm that...

Back to School

Mark Gordon
August 26, 2008 15:34

Here it is mid-August and it's difficult to believe that a new school year is starting, as our Orientation for first-year law students took place last week -- August 18. This is always an exciting time of the year for me. First, I very much enjoy all the excitement, energy, and enthusiasm that...

Back to School

Mark Gordon
August 26, 2008 15:34

Here it is mid-August and it's difficult to believe that a new school year is starting, as our Orientation for first-year law students took place last week -- August 18. This is always an exciting time of the year for me. First, I very much enjoy all the excitement, energy, and enthusiasm that...

A Fun Week in July

Mark Gordon
July 14, 2008 13:35

I think that most people assume that things slow down for law school deans during the summer. While I will be taking a few weeks off later this month with my wife and boys, otherwise, I’m pleased to report that I’ve been having a fun and active summer. This past week provides a good...