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UVic Law is one of Canada’s leading law schools, known for strong academics, hands-on experiential learning and a focus on community and social justice.
Located on the beautiful Pacific Rim, we offer a mix of Indigenous and global perspectives. Our small size, supportive environment and dedicated faculty attract a diverse group of students who want to make a difference.
UVic Law news
Job opportunity: Family Law Lawyer, The Law Centre
September 9, 2026
Family Law Lawyer, The Law Centre Term Appointment, October 2026 – March 2027, with the possibility of renewal. The Law Centre at the University of Victoria Faculty of Law...
Maneesha Deckha reframes animals as family members in new SSHRC grant
August 18, 2026
By David Murphy
Funmilola Ayotunde digs into exploitative critical mineral mining practices in new SSHRC grant
August 6, 2026
By David Murphy
"It Felt Like Coming Home": Robert Lapper, KC retires from UVic Law
July 10, 2026
By Katie McGroarty
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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.
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