University of Detroit Mercy Law Review

The University of Detroit Mercy Law Review is a student-led organization established in 1916. It contributes to legal scholarship in Michigan and across the nation by publishing one volume with three issues annually and hosting an annual symposium. The Law Review focuses on exposing important legal issues in the United States and Michigan, aiming to find practical solutions.

Its articles have been cited in opinions by the United States Supreme Court, United States Circuit Courts of Appeals, and various state supreme courts. These publications have also been relied upon in briefs submitted to the United States Supreme Court, including in significant cases like Obergefell v. Hodges. The Law Review provides opportunities for its members to enhance their research, writing, and analytical skills, fostering a deeper understanding of the legal profession's culture.

Historically, the journal began as the Monthly Law Review and evolved through several names, including the Journal of Urban Law, before adopting its current name in 1991. It continues to address pressing issues relevant to the City of Detroit and broader legal discourse, inviting submissions on all facets of law and legal problems.