Dr. Margaret Cernak

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Margaret (Meg) Cernak, ’89, is an adjunct clinical assistant professor of law at the University of Michigan Law School. She has practiced in the areas of commercial, tort, and insurance coverage litigation in firms across southeastern Michigan for more than 30 years. In addition to her private practice work, Cernak served as a full-time clinical assistant professor in Michigan Law’s Legal Practice Program from 2000 to 2002 and has continued to return as an adjunct professor. She is an active member of the State Bar of Michigan and is a partner in the insurance coverage group at Collins Einhorn Farrell PC.

Research Interests

Legal Writing Legal Ethics Professional Responsibility

Courses

Legal Practice: Fundamentals Legal Writing Analysis Legal Practice Skills Legal Practice Skills II

Requirements for University of Michigan Law School

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
TOEFL
Listening
Required:22
Reading
Required:23
Writing
Required:22
Speaking
Required:23
Total
Required:98
IELTS
Listening
Required:6.5
Reading
Required:6.5
Writing
Required:6.5
Speaking
Required:6.5
Overall
Required:7
Prerequisites
First degree in law (LLB or equivalent) from a school outside the U.S.
Application Checklist
  • LSAC LLM CAS Report
  • Official Transcripts
  • Two letters of recommendation
  • Personal Statement
  • Resume/CV
  • Application Fee ($75)
Specialization Notes

Administered by University of Michigan Law School; exact department name 'Department of Law' refers to the LLM program.