Dr. Ekow Yankah

Professor

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Biography

Ekow N. Yankah is the Thomas M. Cooley Professor of Law at the University of Michigan Law School. His work primarily focuses on issues of political and criminal theory, particularly surrounding questions of political obligation and the justifications for punishment. Professor Yankah’s scholarly contributions have been published in various law review articles and peer-reviewed legal theory journals, including NOMOS, Ratio Juris, and the Harvard Law Policy Review. He has also engaged in interdisciplinary discussions that bridge legal scholarship with insights from medical journals. His interests extend to voting rights and election law; he has served as co-chair of the New York Democratic Lawyers Council and has been appointed to New York’s Public Campaign Finance Board. Professor Yankah is also a recognized figure in public discussions, commenting regularly on criminal law issues across major media outlets. He has achieved multiple accolades for his dedication to teaching and his outreach efforts, including awards from student organizations and the New York Democratic party.

Research Interests

Experience

Professor

2015-01-01 — Present

University of Michigan Law School • Ann Arbor, MI

Teaching and conducting research in political theory and criminal law.

Awards

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Guardian Democracy Award

2020-01-01
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Inspiration Award

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Cardozo Alumni Year Award

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