Rachel Makkar

Rachel has completed her second year of the J.D. program at Western University. Prior to law school, she attended the University of Toronto where she obtained a Bachelor of Commerce with a minor in Economics from the Rotman School of Management.

At Western, she worked as a Case Manager at the Western IP and Innovation Legal Clinic and tutored Contracts and Constitutional Law. In addition, she volunteered with Pro Bono Students Canada where she provided clients with legal information regarding the rights and responsibilities of tenants and landlords. She also held a leadership position at the Western International Law Association.

Last summer, Rachel worked with CIBC’s in-house legal team in the Capital Markets, Labour, Litigation, and Banking departments. Her prior work experience also includes a legal internship at a technology start-up, as well as representing both buyers and sellers as a Real Estate Agent.

While at Osler this summer, Rachel will be rotating through the Emerging and High Growth Companies and Corporate Groups.


Community Involvement

  • Western Intellectual Property and Innovation Legal Clinic, Case Manager (2022 – 2023) and Case Worker 2021 – 2022)
  • Pro Bono Students Canada – London Cares Landlord and Tenancy Project, Case Worker (2021 – 2022)

Credentials

Education

  • Western University, Juris Doctor (2024)
  • University of Toronto, Bachelor of Commerce (High Distinction, 2020)

Languages

  • English
  • Hindi