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Featured Articles from Summer 2008
- Red Mass
The Most Reverend Daniel E. Flores, S.T.D., Auxiliary Bishop of
Detroit, presided over Red Mass in September. Bishop Flores delivered a homily on Luke 8:18-21, and Honorable Patrick J. Duggan, '58, led the renewal of the Lawyer's Oath of Commitment. A portion of Bishop Flores' homily follows:"Today, it is good to take to heart the lesson of the Red Mass: In this world, a conscience fortified by faith in the Justice of God made manifest, in the flesh, to eyes of flesh, will at times in history find itself at odds with reigning passions of power and self-interest. We must ask for courage to judge fairly and honorably whatever issue is brought before us, for we know the Innocent and Defenseless One, stands above us, and will judge us. And we must pray not to flinch when the Christian conscience is pressured to yield away its loyalty to the innocent, defenseless Christ. If we yield away our loyalty to Christ, little stands in the way of a complete washing away of standards of justice and reason that are designed to check the rise of passions originating in personal self-interest and the seductions of power."
- Sixth Annual UDM Law Reunion Weekend
This year's reunion weekend featured a Pub Night at BlackFinn Restaurant and Saloon in Royal Oak, the School's first annual 5k Race for Justice benefiting the Voice for Justice Program, and our Alumnus of the Year Reception recognizing Honorable Patrick J. Duggan, '58. The Reception was held in the renovated Detroit Institute of the Arts in the lovely Kresge Court where guests enjoyed the music of Frank Sinatra and dined on a variety of delicious foods. Judge Duggan was presented with the Alumnus of the Year Award and thanked for his participation in UDM programs and his service to the legal profession.
Look here for photos taken at the event.
Mobile Law Office Goes on the Road to Help Nation's Vets
Project SALUTE, which is part of the school's Veterans Law Clinical Program, is on location offering free assistance and representation on federal veterans benefits issues to low-income military veterans. UDM Law also provides training to local attorneys who are willing to donate their time to assist veterans with these issues on a pro-bono basis. More>
- From the Alumni Association President
If you or another alumnus of the law school are interested in serving on the Alumni Board, please visit our web site at www.law.udmercy.edu/alumni/ to download the application. While you're there, please check out some of the other new options on the web site. More>
At the School of Law
School to Begin New Environmental Law Clinic
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- Students - Lunches With Lawyers
Many attorneys gave of their time this past year to speak to UDM students through the Lunches with Lawyers program. More> - View the entire "Docket" in PDF format
