Dr. Oday Salim

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Oday Salim is an Adjunct Clinical Assistant Professor of Law at the University of Michigan Law School, where he serves as the Director of the Environmental Law Sustainability Clinic and Co-director of the Environmental Energy Law Program. He has practiced environmental law in Pennsylvania and Michigan, focusing on areas including stormwater management, water quality permitting, and environmental justice. Salim has litigated in administrative and civil courts at local, state, and federal levels, and he has also engaged in transactional work for individuals and nonprofits. Previously, he taught Energy Law at the University of Pittsburgh School of Law and Wayne State University Law School, and Oil & Gas Law at Lewis & Clark Law School. His contributions to environmental law education include authoring the competition problem for the Robert R. Merhige Jr. National Environmental Negotiation Competition hosted by the University of Richmond School of Law. In 2018, he was recognized as a Grist 50 Fixer for his work on environmental public health protection in minority communities. Salim frequently discusses topics such as green infrastructure in urban areas and water affordability.

Research Interests

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.