Anu Rao earned a dual degree in Psychology and Criminal Law from University of Illinois at Chicago and graduated Cum Laude in 2017. She further earned her Juris Doctorate from Chicago-Kent College of Law in 2021. Ms. Rao was admitted to the bar in November 2021.

During her time at Chicago-Kent, Ms. Rao was on the Chicago-Kent’s nationally ranked trial team and now spends her free time coaching students for regional and national competitions.