Tarick
received his Bachelor of Arts in economics and history from the University of Michigan. In 1987, he received his Juris Doctor from DePaul University College of Law, ranking in the top third of his class.
In that same year, Tarick was recognized by and inducted into the Order of Barristers, a national honorary organization that encourages oral advocacy and brief writing skills, for his outstanding advocacy and service.
During his time at DePaul, Tarick
was also awarded the American Jurisprudence Award in Professional Responsibility, placed second and third in the Philip C. Jessup International Law Moot Court Competition for Best Brief and Best Oralist, respectively, and placed second in the Moot Court Society’s Intramural Negotiations Competition.