Dr. Thomas Perricone

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Biography

Thomas Perricone is an adjunct professor at the University of Pennsylvania Carey Law School, specializing in Trial Advocacy. He graduated from Penn Law in 1983 and has extensive experience in legal practice, having served as an Assistant District Attorney for 11 years in Philadelphia. In 1994, he became an Assistant United States Attorney for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania, where he has taken on significant roles, including Chief of the Criminal Division. His previous positions include Chief of the Narcotics Organized Crime Section and Chief of the National Security Cybercrime Section within the U.S. Attorney's Office. Perricone brings a wealth of knowledge and practical experience to his teaching, helping to prepare future attorneys for the challenges of the legal profession.

Research Interests

Experience

Adjunct Professor

— Present

University of Pennsylvania Carey Law School • Philadelphia, PA

Teaches Trial Advocacy to law students, focusing on practical courtroom skills.

Chief, Criminal Division

— Present

United States Attorney's Office Eastern District of Pennsylvania • Philadelphia, PA

Leads the Criminal Division, overseeing federal prosecutions and legal strategy.

Assistant District Attorney

— Present

Philadelphia District Attorney’s Office • Philadelphia, PA

Prosecuted various criminal cases for 11 years, gaining extensive courtroom experience.

Requirements for University of Pennsylvania

Doctorate Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3.6
GRE General
Verbal
Required:162
Quantitative
Required:162
Overall
Required:162
GMAT
Total Score
Required:728
Overall
Required:728
TOEFL
Total
Required:115
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree or equivalent Strong quantitative background
Application Checklist
  • Academic Transcripts
  • Letters of Recommendation (2-3)
  • Resume/CV
  • Statement of Purpose
  • Essays
Specialization Notes

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