Mark Gordon
This is the blog of the Dean of The University of Detroit Mercy School of Law.
Author: Mark Gordon is dean of the law school at The University of Detroit Mercy School of Law.
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Recent Posts from Mark Gordon
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On the Road with University of Detroit Mercy Law School Students
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…
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Back to School
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…
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A Fun Week in July
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,…
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Students and Faculty on the Road with our National Veterans Tour
I returned just a few days ago from Miami, Florida, the ninth stop on our national tour to assist veterans. (Previous stops have included San Antonio, Austin, Houston, Pensacola, Orlando, Tampa, Jacksonville, and Atlanta.)…
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On the Road with the National Veterans Tour
When I first considered the idea of having UDM School of Law undertake a national tour to assist veterans with their federal disability benefits, I didn’t really think through the impact that such a…
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Dazzling Success for UDM School of Law Moot Court Teams
Recently, University of Detroit Mercy School of Law students have been traveling around the country for two different reasons. Some students have been on different teams competing in national moot court competitions; others have…
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University of Detroit Mercy School of Law National Veterans Tour
Last week at University of Detroit Mercy School of Law we made a pretty unusual announcement. At a press conference hosted by Rhonda Walker of WDIV-TV Channel 4, we announced the launch of a…
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International Opportunities
The traditional model of legal education, I think, is based on a faulty premise that if you learn US law, you have learned "the law." Of course, learning US law is critically important to…
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Clinical Program expanding by two
Readers of this blog know that I consider clinics to provide a stupendous opportunity for law students to hone their practice skills while also serving those in need. So you can imagine how pleased…
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Students Helping Veterans
Students have lots of reasons why they come to law school. But one of the most frequently cited reasons is the desire to help people in need. Many people realize that attorneys have tremendous…