Dr. Nina Mendelson

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Nina Mendelson is a Joseph L. Sax Collegiate Professor of Law at the University of Michigan, specializing in administrative law, environmental law, statutory interpretation, and the legislative process. Her research has focused on the intricacies of agency decision-making and has been recognized for its impact, including winning the American Bar Association’s Award for Scholarship in Administrative Law. Mendelson's work often cites the opinions of Supreme Court justices, and she has published significant articles in major legal journals. Before joining academia, she practiced as an attorney in the Department of Justice's Environment and Natural Resources Division, where she was involved in advising federal agencies and litigating key environmental matters. Additionally, Mendelson has played a vital role in federal legislative negotiations and has engaged heavily in various academic and public forums to discuss her areas of expertise.

Research Interests

Experience

Professor of Law

— Present

University of Michigan Law School • Ann Arbor, MI

Teaches and conducts research in administrative law and environmental law.

Attorney

— Present

Department of Justice, Environment and Natural Resources Division • Washington, D.C.

Litigated and advised on environmental policy matters.

Awards

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American Bar Association Award for Scholarship in Administrative Law

Requirements for University of Michigan

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3.5
TOEFL
Total
Required:84
GRE General
Verbal
Required:155
Verbal Percentile
Required:50
Quantitative
Required:168
Quantitative Percentile
Required:50
Analytical Writing
Required:3.6
Writing Percentile
Required:50
Prerequisites
Bachelor degree in engineering, physics, or mathematics Calculus Physics
Application Checklist
  • Rackham Graduate School Application
  • Official Transcripts
  • 3 Letters of Recommendation
  • Academic Statement of Purpose
  • Personal Statement
  • CV/Resume
Specialization Notes

Department of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science