Dr. Pravin Rao

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Pravin Rao has significant experience in legal education and compliance oversight, having served as an Adjunct Professor at the College of Law, University of Illinois. His professional background includes over a decade of experience as a DOJ SEC FCPA Monitor for large multinational corporations, where he oversaw, evaluated, and tested robust anti-corruption compliance programs. Rao has also worked as a court-appointed examiner in federal bankruptcy proceedings, investigating complex pension programs. His former roles include serving as the Assistant U.S. Attorney in the SEC Enforcement Branch, overseeing significant investigations into violations of federal criminal securities laws involving major public companies and financial professionals. Additionally, he has prosecuted violations of state criminal laws as an Assistant State’s Attorney in Cook County and has first-chaired numerous jury trials, successfully arguing appeals in federal and state courts.

Research Interests

Courses

Corporate Fraud: Legal Strategies Practical Approaches

Requirements for University of Illinois

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
IELTS
Listening
Required:7
Reading
Required:7
Writing
Required:7
Speaking
Required:7
Overall
Required:7.5
TOEFL
Listening
Required:17
Reading
Required:19
Writing
Required:21
Speaking
Required:20
Total
Required:103
GRE General
Prerequisites
Mathematical background Linear Algebra Calculus
Application Checklist
  • Online application
  • Unofficial transcripts
  • 3 Letters of Recommendation
  • Academic Statement of Purpose
  • Resume/CV
Specialization Notes

GRE is optional for admission to all graduate programs in Statistics. Full status admission requires higher language scores than limited status.