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Rafael Escalante Franco

Université de Montréal
Montréal, Québec
2022 McCall MacBain Loran Scholar
Collège de Maisonneuve

Rafael is pursuing the joint Bachelor of Laws and Juris Doctor program at Université de Montréal. The highlights of his academic career include an internship at the Superior Court of Québec as a research assistant and at Université de Montréal’s Legal Clinic. Rafael also offered free legal services through his involvement with the aforementioned clinic, on top of his role as coordinator of the Law Students’ Association’s Mentorship Program. This summer, Rafael will complete an internship with the International Bar Association in London and, for the Barreau du Québec, with law firm Gowling WLG, which sparked his keen interest in civil litigation and Indigenous law. Beyond his career, Rafael is passionate about playing the saxophone, running, and film.