Prospective students

Welcome to UVic Law

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The Faculty of Law brings together outstanding professors and exceptional students to create an unparalleled educational experience. UVic Law is home to some of Canada’s – and the world’s – most innovative and dynamic thinkers. They have created a vibrant learning experience that is based on collaboration and civic responsibility. They are committed to teaching law within its wider social, political, historical and economic contexts. Our talented professors and students actively discuss legal issues within a collegial learning environment, one that is progressive, intellectually challenging and personally enriching.

Graduates of this unique West Coast law school become leaders in their chosen fields. They transform society by engaging with their communities and assisting others with their knowledge and expertise.

Exceptional people and extraordinary perspectives. It’s who we are. It’s what we promise. We invite you to make your own contribution to UVic Law.

 

Important notice for prospective students

In 2010, the University of Victoria Faculty of Law officially changed the name of its Bachelor of Laws degree (LL.B.) to Juris Doctor (J.D.). We are updating the UVic Law website to reflect this important development. Prospective students should take any non-historical reference to “Bachelor of Laws” or “LL.B.” on the website to mean “Juris Doctor” or J.D.”

The J.D. designation was implemented in the fall of 2010. Students who convocated in November 2010 were the first UVic Law graduates to receive J.D. degrees instead of LL.B. degrees. Please note that the requirements for the J.D. program are exactly the same as those for the LL.B. program.

If you would like to learn more about the Juris Doctor program or how to apply for admission to UVic Law, please explore the “Prospective students” section of our website or contact the Admissions Office at lawadmss@uvic.ca or 250.721.8151.

Thank you!

Becoming a student of UVic Law

Thank you for your interest in UVic Law! We invite you to browse through the Why UVic Law? section of our website for a comprehensive look at what UVic Law is all about.

Please visit our section on The Road to Law School to get an overview of what it takes to get to the point of applying for the Juris Doctor program. The Law Society of B.C. offers a helpful guide for students considering a legal career.

For answers to your questions about our admissions process, please look through our Frequently Asked Questions. If you have additional questions that are not covered here, please feel free to contact our Admissions Office directly.

Ready to apply?

If you are ready to apply for admission to UVic Law in the Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree program, please note that the application deadline is different for the first-year program and upper-level programs. Follow the steps on the Apply to UVic Law page.

If you wish to apply for admission to the Graduate Program in Law and Society to earn a Master of Laws (LL.M.) degree or a Ph.D. in Law and Society, please visit the Graduate Program in Law and Society website or contact the Graduate Program Assistant for more information.