Dr. Melissa Salinas

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Melissa M. Salinas is an Adjunct Clinical Assistant Professor at the University of Michigan Law School, where she directs the Federal Appellate Litigation Clinic. In this role, she oversees second- and third-year law students as they litigate criminal habeas corpus appeals in federal court on behalf of indigent clients. Prior to joining the faculty, Salinas served as the appellate director for the Office of the Federal Public Defender in the Northern District of Ohio, where she litigated and supervised over 200 appeals in federal court. Her experience includes working as a financial systems manager for the Latin America division of Federal Express and as a bilingual elementary school teacher in Denver. Salinas holds both a Bachelor's degree and a Juris Doctor from the University of Michigan.

Research Interests

Courses

Federal Appellate Litigation Clinic Federal Appellate Litigation Clinic 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.