Artwork by Val Napoleon. Title of Artwork: Lovers

Indigenous Law Research Methodologies Intensive

Our Indigenous summer course is open to law students, graduate students from any accredited university in Canada or abroad, practicing lawyers (for CPD credit), and individuals working in the field of Indigenous law.

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Exterior architectural rendering of NCIL building.

New wing set to open in summer 2025

Contruction of the Fraser Building's addition, provisionally named the National Centre for Indigenous Laws, is nearly complete.

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Three justices from the SCC participate in a panel discussion with UVic Law students.

The Supreme Court of Canada Visits UVic Law

On Feb. 3, students had the chance to participate in sessions with three members of the Court on the topics of Judicial Independence, Access to Justice and Constitutional Pluralism.

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Law in action

UVic Law is one of Canada's leading law schools, known for the strength of our academic program, approach to experiential learning and our commitment to community engagement and social justice.

Our school has the largest number of clinical placements per student in the country, strengths across a wide range of disciplines, long-term partnerships with Indigenous communities and a deeply-held ethic of social contribution.

Located on the stunning Pacific Rim, UVic Law is rich with Indigenous and international perspectives. Our small size, collegial atmosphere, student support programs and incredible faculty attract a community of diverse, engaged and passionate students determined to make an impact.

Join us and find your edge in UVic Law

Territory and acknowledgements

We acknowledge and respect the Lək̓ʷəŋən (Songhees and Xʷsepsəm/Esquimalt) Peoples on whose territory the university stands, and the Lək̓ʷəŋən and W̱SÁNEĆ Peoples whose historical relationships with the land continue to this day. We invite you to read more about our Indigenous Initiatives