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  • Mylika Johnson
    Mylika Johnson
    Year: 3L, JD/MBA Undergrad: B.A. English, University of Detroit Mer
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  • Alison Carruthers
    Alison Carruthers
    Year: 3L (Expected Graduation May 2013) Student Org: Editor-in-Chief
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  • Javier Macias
    Javier Macias
    Year: 1L, Class of 2015 Undergrad: B.B.A. Marketing, University of
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  • Kelly Carranza
    Kelly Carranza
    Year: 2L Evening Undergrad: B.A. Latin American Studies, Oakland Un
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  • Kathleen Moxley
    Kathleen Moxley
    Hi, I'm a 3L Dual JD student, originally from Ottawa and now living in Windsor
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Student Blogs Kathleen Moxley

Tolerance, Respect and the Pursuit of Religious Options

Posted by Kathleen Moxley
Kathleen Moxley
Hi, I'm a 3L Dual JD student, originally from Ottawa and now living in Windsor
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on Thursday, 04 April 2013 in Student Blogs
One of the unique aspects of UDM is that it is a Jesuit university. When Detroit College opened in 1877 it was run by the Society of Jesus. The Law school was established in 1812 making this our school’s centennial year. In 1920 Detroit College became the University of Detroit and retained its Jesuit roots. Then in 1990 the University merged with the Mercy College of Detroit run by the Sisters of Mercy, an Irish Catholic Order. This created what ...
Tags: LGBTQ, Red Mass, Religion, Jesuit
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Student Blogs Kathleen Moxley

Because you only graduate law school twice.

Posted by Kathleen Moxley
Kathleen Moxley
Hi, I'm a 3L Dual JD student, originally from Ottawa and now living in Windsor
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on Monday, 25 March 2013 in Student Blogs
One month from now it will all be over. No more classes, no more books and no more teacher’s dirty looks as the rhyme goes. Unfortunately that month involves 2 essays, a drafting assignment, a short memo, a short problem and 2 tests. While it sounds daunting it shouldn’t actual be too bad. I also finally get to go home this week (I haven’t been since Christmas vacation) so it will be great to get to see everyone, spend time at the cottage and get...
Tags: class, clinic, courses, Dual JD Program, Moot Court, sba
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Student Blogs Alison Carruthers

Nearing my last full month as a law student -- starting to look back

Posted by Alison Carruthers
Alison Carruthers
Year: 3L (Expected Graduation May 2013) Student Org: Editor-in-Chief
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on Monday, 25 March 2013 in Student Blogs
As April gets closer, I realize that it will be the last full month I have as a law student.  That is the weirdest feeling in the world.   A close friend from law school asked me and a few other friends last week:  what was your favorite part of law school?  My answer:  (laughter)... There is no single answer, I have loved every minute of it.  Sure I'd be lying if I said it wasnt ridiculously hard, or frustrating a...
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Student Blogs Kelly Carranza

My Best Friend And Worst Enemy

Posted by Kelly Carranza
Kelly Carranza
Year: 2L Evening Undergrad: B.A. Latin American Studies, Oakland Un
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on Thursday, 21 March 2013 in Uncategorized
The other day I volunteered to help at an open house for prospective students.  This was not the first time (nor the last) but I have come to realize that one of the most common questions asked to me is "How do you do it?"  Each time I am asked that quesion I sort of chuckle to myself because I honestly don't know - I just do. To put this into perspective- I am an evening student and that means I attend classes four nights a week, I al...
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Student Blogs Javier Macias

First Day of Spring

Posted by Javier Macias
Javier Macias
Year: 1L, Class of 2015 Undergrad: B.B.A. Marketing, University of
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on Wednesday, 20 March 2013 in Student Blogs
Although you can't tell from the weather, Spring is here. We are over the semester hump and getting closer to final exams. This past weekend, we had our 1L Moot Court Competition. It was a lot of fun! Everyone was really nervous going into it, but as soon as it was over, all you heard was how exhilarating the experience was for the competitors. The talk of summer internships is in the hallways, too. This is the time students start to narro...
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Student Blogs Kathleen Moxley

2013: A Detroit Odyssey

Posted by Kathleen Moxley
Kathleen Moxley
Hi, I'm a 3L Dual JD student, originally from Ottawa and now living in Windsor
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on Monday, 18 March 2013 in Student Blogs
After such a busy start to the semester (or really first half of the semester) I feel like I’m finally settling back into the normal swing and sway of law school. Last week involved 2 smaller assignments, meeting with a professor about one of my midterms and generally just getting myself sorted out for the rest of the semester; nothing huge or phenomenal but a successful week nonetheless. I was also lucky in that a friend of mine took advantage ...
Tags: things to do, Dual JD Program, Detroit
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Student Blogs Kelly Carranza

Spring forward...Already?

Posted by Kelly Carranza
Kelly Carranza
Year: 2L Evening Undergrad: B.A. Latin American Studies, Oakland Un
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on Wednesday, 13 March 2013 in Student Blogs
Generally, daylight savings time comes and goes almost without being noticed.  This year - not so much. I can't believe it is already this time of year and I think I'm still recovering from that lost hour of sleep over the weekend.  That probably sounds a bit strange, but every minute of sleep seems to count these days.  A jam packed calendar is to blame... There are numerous things going on at UDM in the upcoming weeks- the 1L mo...
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Student Blogs Kathleen Moxley

It's Just a Step to the Left....

Posted by Kathleen Moxley
Kathleen Moxley
Hi, I'm a 3L Dual JD student, originally from Ottawa and now living in Windsor
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on Monday, 11 March 2013 in Student Blogs
Well the last two weeks have definitely been a whirlwind. Last weekend featured both the Niagara International Moot and UDM’s annual Barrister’s Ball. After a rocky start on my way to Toronto (who knew there were two Intercontinental Hotels in downtown?), the weekend went pretty smoothly. The competition kicked off on Friday with 4 rounds per team. Our team did well and gathered strength throughout the day. Unfortunately we got out argued by som...
Tags: Graduation, Hockey, c, class, Moot, Dual JD Program, Barrister's Ball
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Student Blogs Alison Carruthers

Has law school gone by fast or slow???

Posted by Alison Carruthers
Alison Carruthers
Year: 3L (Expected Graduation May 2013) Student Org: Editor-in-Chief
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on Monday, 11 March 2013 in Student Blogs
Now that graduation is less than 2 months away (scary!) - I cannot figure out if I believe law school went by fast or slow.  It just depends on what angle I look at it.  In some ways it feels like my first day was "forever-ago"; but in other ways it has flown by at lightning speed.  I'm definitely excited and really anxious to start my job in the fall, which is what makes the passing time feel slow.  But I'm sad to leave a rea...
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Student Blogs Javier Macias

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Posted by Javier Macias
Javier Macias
Year: 1L, Class of 2015 Undergrad: B.B.A. Marketing, University of
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on Monday, 04 March 2013 in Student Blogs
Diving right in, yesterday was a blast. We had our annual Barrister's Ball, and it did not disappoint. It was nice to see everyone dressed up and having a good time. The most important thing I've learned this year is to keep laughing. Letting yourself get drowned in law school will turn your heart black. Don't get me wrong, stay on top of your assignments, but there's no reason to think you can't have a little me-time as well. That being said, i...
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