Dr. Philip Petrov

Instructor

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Biography

Philip Petrov is an Instructor at the University of Chicago Law School, serving as a Wachtell Fellow. His research interests encompass tort law, criminal law, family law, evidence law, and law psychology, with recent projects concentrating on private law theory. He has published his work in renowned journals such as the Canadian Journal of Law and Jurisprudence, Oxford Journal of Legal Studies, and Political Psychology. Before his academic career, Philip practiced law for several years as an associate in New York firms, where he gained significant legal experience.

Research Interests

Experience

Litigation Associate

2016-01-01 — 2017-01-01

Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati • New York, NY

Worked as a litigation associate handling various legal cases.

Litigation Associate

2013-01-01 — 2016-01-01

Cadwalader, Wickersham & Taft • New York, NY

Served as a litigation associate specializing in complex legal matters.

Legal Analyst

2011-06-01 — 2011-08-31

Campaign for Educational Equity • New York, NY

Conducted legal analysis related to educational equity.

Requirements for University of Chicago

Doctorate Program
Requirements
TOEFL
Listening
Required:26
Reading
Required:26
Writing
Required:26
Speaking
Required:26
Total
Required:104
IELTS
Listening
Required:7
Reading
Required:7
Writing
Required:7
Speaking
Required:7
Overall
Required:7
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree Writing sample Candidate statement
Application Checklist
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Specialization Notes

Department of Philosophy