Professor Dr. Marisol Orihuela
Associate Professor
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Biography
Marisol Orihuela is a Clinical Professor at Yale Law School, specializing in criminal justice advocacy with a focus on mental health issues. She has a rich background as a Deputy Federal Public Defender in Los Angeles and has previously served as a Staff Attorney at the American Civil Liberties Union of Southern California. A graduate of Yale Law School, Mrs. Orihuela has honed her legal expertise through clerkships for Honorable Rosemary Barkett at the 11th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals and Honorable Consuelo B. Marshall in the Central District of California. Her work has concentrated on enhancing legal representation for marginalized populations, notably in the context of mental health justice. Deeply invested in education, she teaches courses such as the Mental Health Justice Clinic and Criminal Justice Advocacy Clinic at Yale. Orihuela is committed to integrating her practical experience into her teaching to prepare the next generation of legal advocates.
Research Interests
Experience
Deputy Federal Public Defender
2023-01-01 — PresentOffice of the Federal Public Defender • Los Angeles, CA
Provides legal defense for individuals accused of federal crimes.
Staff Attorney
2008-01-01 — 2023-01-01American Civil Liberties Union Southern California • Los Angeles, CA
Worked on civil liberties cases focusing on marginalized communities.
Courses
Requirements for Yale Law School
Master Program
Requirements
TOEFL
Prerequisites
Application Checklist
- LSAC LLM CAS registration
- TOEFL scores
- Two to four letters of recommendation
- Official transcripts
- Two required essays (1,000 words and 250 words)
- Curriculum vitae
Specialization Notes
Department of Law offers the Master of Laws (LL.M.) program.