University of Victoria Faculty of Law

Welcome to UVic Law

Welcome to UVic Law

The University of Victoria Faculty of Law is widely acknowledged as one of Canada's finest law schools. Outstanding faculty, a collegial atmosphere, a stimulating intellectual environment, and a strong commitment to social justice at home and abroad make UVic Law a leader in the interdisciplinary study of law.

UVic Law offers educational excellence in a supportive environment. In a recent survey, a remarkable 97 per cent of our first-year law students judged their learning experience to be "good" or "excellent". Much of that success is attributable to UVic Law's supportive learning environment and the leadership and expertise of outstanding instructors and respected legal scholars.

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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 Prospective students should take any non-historical reference to “Bachelor of Laws” or “LL.B.” on the website to mean “Juris Doctor” or J.D.”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 will be fully implemented in the 2010-11 academic year. Students who convocate in November 2010 will be 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.

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