Dr. Akinwumi Ogunranti

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Akinwumi Ogunranti is an Assistant Professor at the University of Manitoba's Faculty of Law. He earned his LLB from the University of Ilorin and practiced law at a full-service commercial law firm prior to pursuing graduate studies. Akin holds both LLM and Ph.D. degrees from the Schulich School of Law at Dalhousie University, with a doctoral thesis focused on Africa's contribution to the development norm of corporate responsibility in relation to human rights. His research predominantly centers on business and human rights, corporate accountability, climate change, and environmental law, encompassing thematic areas such as global governance and international investment law. Since joining Robson Hall, he has taught upper-year courses such as contracts, professional responsibility, and legal ethics. Akin has earned several accolades including the Law Foundation of Nova Scotia Entrance Scholarship and the Dean Ronald St. John MacDonald Graduate Fellowship. He is also a member of the Chartered Institute of Arbitrators and the Association of Certified Anti-money Laundering Specialists. In 2024, he was appointed to the International Law Association's Committee on Business and Human Rights.

Research Interests

Experience

Assistant Professor

2019-01-01 — Present

University of Manitoba • Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada

Teaching various law courses and engaging in research related to business and human rights.

Awards

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Law Foundation Nova Scotia Entrance Scholarship

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Dean Ronald St. John MacDonald Graduate Fellowship

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Schulich Fellowship

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Crawford Fellowship

Requirements for University of Manitoba

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
IELTS
Listening
Required:6
Reading
Required:6
Writing
Required:6
Speaking
Required:6
Overall
Required:6.5
TOEFL
Listening
Required:20
Reading
Required:20
Writing
Required:20
Speaking
Required:20
Total
Required:86
Prerequisites
Baccalaureate degree in nursing or equivalent Professional registration as RN or RPN Research Methods course (min grade C+) Introductory Statistics course (min grade C+)
Application Checklist
  • CV/Resume
  • Statement of Intent (500 words)
  • Two letters of recommendation
  • Transcripts
  • Proof of professional registration
  • Criminal Record Check
  • Child Abuse Registry Check
  • Adult Abuse Registry Check
Specialization Notes

Streams include Education, Administration, or Clinical.