The road to law

The Honourable Wally Oppal visited The Law Centre in 2008 when he was B.C.'s Attorney-General.

The Road to UVic Law

High School

University or College

Complete a Bachelor's Degree or a minimum of 3 years towards a degree at an accredited institution
Choose any undergraduate discipline
We accept students each year from a wide variety of programs, everything from fine arts to computer engineering. We do not discriminate between applicants on the basis of the degree program or majors completed
Develop excellent time management, study habits and exam writing skills
Include courses that will develop research, writing and analytical skills, all of which are essential for success in law school
Focus on GPA. Admission to law school is competitive and GPA is one of the primary criteria of evaluation

Law School Admissions Test (LSAT)
The LSAT is a standardized test designed to measure key skills essential for success in law school:

Admissions Process

Three 1st year admissions categories: Regular, Aboriginal, Special Access
Evaluation based on undergraduate GPA and LSAT score
Bonus points are awarded for extracurricular activities, community involvement, work experience and personal characteristics

UVic Law School

3 year J.D. (Juris Doctor) Program
Compulsory First Year Curriculum
Optional Law Co-op Program
Optional exchange programs with law schools throughout the world
Areas of expertise in intellectual property, environmental law, Asia-Pacific/international law, dispute resolution and Aboriginal law
Concurrent degree programs with Business and Public Administration
Extensive mooting program

After UVic Law school?